Senior Planning Engineer: Lead Schedules & Delay Analysis

SMEC; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking an experienced planning professional to lead scheduling for tender, consultancy, and construction phases. You will coordinate with design, construction, commercial, and contract teams to align programmes with project goals.

The role requires 5–8 years in planning or project controls, proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and familiarity with coastal/infrastructure projects. A collaborative, detail‑oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in planning, scheduling, or project controls.
• 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.
• 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

• Lead the preparation, review, and updating of project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Ensure schedules and planning deliverables comply with obligations and requirements.
• Provide planning leadership and coordinate with design, construction, commercial, and contract teams.
• Review contractor and consultant programmes, schedule updates, and recovery plans.
• Lead preparation of progress, productivity, and performance reports for stakeholders.
• Analyse productivity trends, resource utilisation, and material quantities to assess performance.
• Maintain robust schedule records and documentation for defensibility.
• Identify and communicate schedule risks and delays, with proactive recommendations.
• Review project records, identify gaps, and ensure contemporaneous records are kept.
• Prepare and review contractual correspondence related to planning and progress.
• Lead or undertake delay and disruption analysis, including EOT claims.
• Prepare EOT assessments, delay analysis reports, and expert planning reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior planning engineers.
• Participate in client meetings and dispute resolution as planning SME.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Delay analysis

Contractual claims understanding

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

SMEC is seeking an experienced planning professional to lead scheduling for tender, consultancy, and construction phases. You will coordinate with design, construction, commercial, and contract teams to align programmes with project goals.

The role requires 5–8 years in planning or project controls, proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and familiarity with coastal/infrastructure projects. A collaborative, detail‑oriented approach is essential.