Planning Engineer - Schedules, Delays & Claims

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to lead schedules for tender, consultancy, and construction phases using Primavera P6 and MS Project in Manila. You will run multiple what-if analyses to anticipate changes and impacts, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

The role requires 4–7 years in planning or project controls, with strong organisational and analytical skills, + familiarity with coastal/infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 4–7 years in planning, scheduling, or project controls, preferably in marine, coastal, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project; knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of contractual claims processes and delay analysis techniques.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good written communication skills for drafting contractual correspondence and progress reports.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Exposure to FIDIC or other standard forms of contract is desirable.
• Experience in delay analysis or involvement in EOT claim assessments is desirable.
• Familiarity with volume-based productivity tracking is desirable.
• Familiarity with coastal and reclamation works is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update project schedules for tender, consultancy, and construction stages using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Develop multiple what-if scenarios to assess potential changes and impacts.
• Ensure schedules meet contractual and procedural requirements.
• Coordinate with design, construction, and contract administration teams to align schedules with project objectives.
• Prepare, compile, and maintain progress and productivity reports.
• Assist in calculating material volumes and analysing productivity.
• Maintain organised schedule-related records to defend against claims or disputes.
• Track schedule risks and provide early warnings to project teams.
• Identify weak or incomplete project records and close gaps with the team.
• Draft response letters on programme-related issues with senior staff.
• Assist in claims analysis, including review of contractor submissions.
• Perform initial delay analysis for EOT claims to identify entitlement and determine if detailed forensic analysis is required.
• Assist in preparation of EOT reports, including collation of records and analysis results.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management (related)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

SMEC (an SJ Group company) is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to lead schedules for tender, consultancy, and construction phases using Primavera P6 and MS Project in Manila. You will run multiple what-if analyses to anticipate changes and impacts, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

The role requires 4–7 years in planning or project controls, with strong organisational and analytical skills, + familiarity with coastal/infrastructure projects.