Job Summary: The Planning Officer is responsible for coordinating and supporting projects, ensuring their effectiveness and alignment with the organization’s goals. They assist in analyzing expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities while overseeing project planning, inventory, cost control, and management. The role involves preparing and submitting planning data, generating reports, maintaining files, and providing input to the Planning Engineers.
Job Responsibilities:
- Principal Accountabilities:
- Assist in preparing planning data for Project Progress submittals, coordinating with Project Manager and Site Quantity Surveyor.
- Generate planning reports, including manpower requirements and material procurement reports as per the approved program.
- Maintain files and perform data input tasks as required by the Planning Engineers.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and utilizing innovative planning tools and techniques.
- Ensure adherence to established procedures and regulations in all planning processes.
- Monitor daily project progress and promptly communicate any potential delays or slippages to the Planning Engineer.
- Conduct regular comparisons between planned progress and actual progress, reporting any differences.
- Provide feedback on subcontractor schedule status to the Planning Manager/Planning Engineer.
- Prepare schedule updates and progress reports.
- Input progress updates and other information using software or Excel spreadsheets.
- Collaborate closely with project stakeholders and provide current status updates.
