Planning and Control Engineer (Pakil)

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in the Philippines invites a seasoned Planning and Control Manager to lead the planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting for the Pakil OE PSP Project. You will establish robust planning systems, coordinate with engineering and procurement, and ensure alignment with budget and schedule.

Responsibilities include managing WBS, critical path, progress dashboards, EVM, risk registers, and executive reports.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of engineering/PM experience.
• At least 8 years in project planning and controls.
• Experience in dam, hydropower, pumped storage, water resources or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience using Primavera P6 on large-scale projects.
• Ability to prepare executive reports and project dashboards.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract administration and CPM techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule and WBS.
• Coordinate schedule inputs from engineering disciplines and procurement.
• Establish milestones and critical path; update progress and KPIs.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards and variance analyses.
• Support earned value management (EVM) and cost forecasting.
• Maintain risk registers and coordinate change management.
• Provide executive reporting and governance support.
• Liaise with client representatives and consultants.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Mentorship

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Eng or Construction Management

Master's degree in Engineering/PM or MBA

PRC Licensed Engineer or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Job description

The Planning and Control Manager is responsible for leading the planning, scheduling, monitoring, reporting, and project controls functions to ensure the successful delivery of the Pakil OE PSP Project. The role establishes robust planning systems, monitors project performance, manages risks, and provides timely project information to support informed decision-making while ensuring alignment with project objectives, contractual requirements, budget, and schedule.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule. Prepare work breakdown structures (WBS). Coordinate schedule inputs from engineering disciplines. Establish project milestones and critical path. Update schedules based on project progress. Monitor project progress against schedule and KPIs. Measure productivity and performance trends. Prepare progress reports and dashboards. Conduct schedule variance analysis. Recommend corrective actions. Monitor project budgets and expenditures. Prepare cost forecasts and cash flow projections. Track commitments and actual costs. Support earned value management (EVM). Assist with financial reporting. Maintain project risk register. Evaluate schedule and cost impacts of project changes. Coordinate change management processes. Prepare executive reports. Support project governance reviews. Coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams. Facilitate planning meetings. Mentor planning engineers. Ensure compliance with project procedures. Liaise with client representatives and consultants.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Business Administration (MBA) Professional Engineer (PRC Licensed Engineer or equivalent) Primavera P6 Certification or demonstrated advanced proficiency Minimum 12-15 years of engineering/project management experience. At least 8 years in project planning and controls Experience in dam, hydropower, pumped storage, water resources or major infrastructure projects Experience using Primavera P6 in large-scale projects Experience preparing executive reports and project dashboards Primavera P6 Microsoft Project Advanced Microsoft Excel Project scheduling techniques Earned Value Management (EVM) Cost control and forecasting Critical Path Method (CPM) Engineering design coordination Risk management Excellent report writing Strong communication and presentation skills Knowledge of dam and hydropower construction methodologies Understanding of FIDIC contract administration

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.