Planning Engineer

JOB ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Develop, baseline, and maintain detailed baseline master schedules using Primavera P6 in alignment with Critical Path Method (CPM) principles and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) standards.
• Perform resource loading, progress updates, physical status tracking, and generate baseline project S-curves for time and cost monitoring.
• Calculate Earned Value Management (EVM) key performance metrics, specifically Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI), to evaluate project health.
• Calculate and monitor labor productivity, labor unit man-hour requirements, and related workforce efficiency metrics across site activities.
• Perform delay analysis (EOT claims / schedule variance identification), highlight critical path disruptions early, and recommend corrective mitigation plans to project management.
• Track daily, weekly, and monthly site progress, identify operational schedule risks, and prepare analytical progress reports using advanced MS Excel tools (pivot tables, formulas, interactive charts).
• Coordinate closely with site execution teams, subcontractors, MEP engineers, and project management to ensure real-time alignment with baseline deadlines.

Education:

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

Specific areas of expertise:

• Primavera P6 scheduling, Critical Path Method (CPM), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, Earned Value Management (EVM), resource loading, labor man-hour productivity calculations, and delay analysis techniques.

Work experience:

• 3 to 5 years of direct experience in project planning and scheduling (more experience is considered a strong advantage), preferably within large-scale commercial, residential, or superstructure construction projects.
• A stable employment history with an average tenure of 2+ years per employer is highly preferred.

Language and computer programs knowledge:

• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data visualization charts).
• Strong command of English and Azerbaijani (both written and verbal).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Deep understanding of construction sequencing, superstructure execution methodologies, and interdisciplinary dependencies on large construction sites.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple project schedules simultaneously, and adapt quickly to site changes.
• High analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail in tracking variance and foreseeing project risks.

COMPETENCIES:

• Planning accuracy, structural judgment, and critical path scheduling logic.
• Earned Value & productivity analysis precision.
• Problem-solving, risk identification, and delay analysis capability.
• Time management, agility, and task prioritization under tight project deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication for reporting to executive management and coordinating across departments and subcontractors.