Planning Engineer

• Prepare and update project schedules in coordination with site and technical teams under the guidance of senior/leading planning staff.
• Monitor and report progress of works against the approved baseline schedule, identifying variances and contributing input for corrective actions.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports, ensuring accuracy of data and clear presentation of findings.
• Collect, verify, and summarize site progress data, including quantities, man-hours, equipment usage, and productivity indicators.
• Identify potential delays and critical path impacts and escalate issues to senior/leading planning personnel.
• Participate in developing look-ahead schedules and short-term plans for daily/weekly site execution.
• Coordinate with cost control, procurement, and technical teams to ensure progress data is aligned with material availability, resource plans, and budget updates.
• Maintain and update progress measurement systems, ensuring accuracy in physical and earned progress tracking.
• Prepare and maintain resource histograms, manpower curves, and basic productivity reports.
• Ensure proper documentation, filing, and organization of all planning-related data, schedules, logs, and correspondence.
• Support improvements to internal scheduling templates, reporting tools, and data collection processes.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Specific areas of expertise:

Project scheduling, progress tracking, resource management, and planning analysis.

Work experience:

3–5 years of experience in project planning within construction projects, preferably in large-scale developments.

Language and computer programs knowledge (Microsoft Office):

Fluent in Azerbaijani and English;

Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project; good knowledge of MS Excel and reporting tools.

SPECİAL REQUIREMENTS

Analytical mindset and strong attention to detail.

Ability to interpret construction drawings and translate them into work schedules.

Strong communication and coordination skills across departments.

Discipline and accuracy in documentation and reporting.

Capability to work independently and within a team structure.

Adherence to company standards, safety, and confidentiality rules.