Planning Engineer

Power Dimension, Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Dimension, Inc. in Metro Manila is seeking a Planning Engineer to identify cost-efficient construction and engineering approaches and to establish project timelines ensuring deadlines are met.

The role focuses on developing detailed schedules, managing the baseline plan, coordinating with procurement and field teams, and reporting progress through weekly updates. A Civil or Electrical Engineering degree with 1–2 years of experience is preferred, and willingness to be deployed anywhere in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with MS Project or planning software.
• 1–2 years of project management experience.
• Willing to be deployed anywhere in the Philippines.
• Immediate start / ASAP.
• Two project-based positions available.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules and WBS aligned with deliverables.
• Maintain baseline schedules and monitor progress weekly.
• Collaborate with construction teams to align procurement with critical path.
• Prepare external weekly progress reports with evidence.
• Attend client coordination meetings to report milestones and issues.

Skills

Scheduling

Cross-functional

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Planning Engineer identifies and develops the most appropriate and cost-effective construction and engineering approaches for projects. They are responsible for establishing the project timeline and ensuring that all specified deadlines are achieved.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Schedule Development and Baseline Management

1. Review and analyze project scope, technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.

2. Develop and structure the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in alignment with project deliverables to prepare detailed, logic-driven project schedules using planning software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).

3. Collaborate with the Construction Quantity Surveyors to create an ordering schedule to align procurement cycles with the critical path and lead-time constraints, ensuring materials arrive on time without causing delays.

4. Update and maintain the project schedule on a weekly and/or monthly basis to monitor actual progress against the approved baseline schedule.

5. Ensure projects are completed within approved timelines through proactive schedule monitoring and corrective actions.

6. Develop contingency plans and recovery strategies to address schedule changes, risks, or unforeseen delays in collaboration with the Project Engineer and Project Managers.

7. Coordinate with cross-functional departments to synchronize construction phases, development milestones, and critical paths.

8. Create external weekly reports that document cumulative accomplishments, provide photographic evidence of physical progress, and resource allocation metrics.

9. Attend and preside over client coordination meetings to report on project accomplishments and resolve critical issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A graduate with a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil or Electrical).

2. Knowledgeable in MS Project or Any Planning Software and Project Management.

3. Must have at least 1-2 years of experience in project management.

4. Willing to be assigned/deployed ANYWHERE IN THE PHILIPPINES.

5. Willing to start immediately/ASAP.

6. Two (2) Project-Based positions are available.