Planning Engineer FZE Project Management & Planning Services and Training

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Job Requirements & prerequisites for the planning engineers

One of the HR managers has asked me to prepare job requirements & prerequisites for the
planning engineers. After I prepared the document, I thought it might be helpful to our
planning engineers, therefore I am sharing it with you.
If you have any comments on this document, please send me an email: at
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These courses will help you to fit in the Job requirements & prerequisites

• Basic Course
• Intermediate Course
• Advanced Course
Following are the evaluation qualifications used in the document,
The specific job requirements and prerequisites for planning engineers can vary depending
on the industry and the specific type of planning involved (e.g., construction planning,
project planning, production planning, etc.). However, I can provide a general overview of
the typical qualifications and skills that employers often look for when hiring planning
engineers:

1. Education: A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project

management, or a related field is usually required. Some positions may prefer
candidates with a master's degree, especially for more specialized roles.

2. Experience: The level of experience required can vary, but many planning
engineering positions seek candidates with relevant work experience. Entry-level
positions may accept candidates with internship or co-op experience, while more
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senior roles may require several years of experience in planning, project

management, or a related field.

3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in using planning and project management software

tools is essential. Common tools include Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other
scheduling and project-tracking software. Candidates should be comfortable with
data analysis and interpretation.

4. Industry Knowledge: Depending on the specific industry, such as construction,

manufacturing, or software development, candidates may need to know the
industry's best practices, regulations, and standards.

5. Communication Skills: Planning engineers need to effectively communicate with

various stakeholders, including project managers, team members, clients, and
suppliers. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

6. Analytical Skills: Planning engineers must be able to analyze project requirements,

identify potential issues or risks, and develop effective solutions to ensure projects
are completed on time and within budget.

7. Time Management: Planning engineers are responsible for creating and managing
project schedules, so effective time management skills are crucial.

8. Teamwork: Collaborating with other team members, departments, and external

partners is often necessary, so the ability to work well in a team environment is
important.

9. Certifications: Depending on the industry and region, certifications such as the

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or certifications specific to
planning tools may be preferred or required.

10. Attention to Detail: Precision is essential in project planning. Errors in schedules or

resource allocation can have significant impacts on project outcomes.

11. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changes in project scope, timeline, or resources
is important in the dynamic field of planning engineering

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Qualifications/Job Title Junior Planning Engineer Planning Engineer Senior Planning Engineer Lead Planning Engineer Planning Manager
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Years of Experience 0-2 Years 2-5 Years 5-10 Years 10-15 Years 15-20 Years 20+ Years
A Education:
A-1 Bachelor of Engineering BSC. Required Required Required Required Required Required
A-2 PMP Certified Bonus Required Required Required Required
A-3 Master Degree in Project Management MSc. Bonus Required Required
B Project Management & Planning Skills:
B-1 Earned Value Management EVM Required Required Required Required Required Required
B-2 Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling Required Required Required Required Required Required
B-3 Productivity Rates and Resources Estimation Required Required Required Required Required Required
B-4 Work Breakdown Structure WBS Required Required Required Required Required Required
B-5 Create Activities List Required Required Required Required Required Required
B-6 Sequence Activities and create relationships Bonus Required Required Required Required Required
B-7 Estimate Activity Cost and Create Cost Loading Bonus Required Required Required Required Required
B-8 Estimate Activity Resources and Create Resource Loading Bonus Required Required Required Required Required
B-9 Create Cash Flow & S Curve Bonus Required Required Required Required Required
B-10 Create Resources Histograms Bonus Required Required Required Required Required
B-11 Develop Shop Drawings Log Bonus Required Required Required Required Required
B-12 Develop Procurement Log Bonus Required Required Required Required Required
B-13 Analyze Project Delays Bonus Required Required Required Required
B-14 Develop Revised & Recovery Schedules Bonus Required Required Required Required
B-15 Create EOT Claims & Narrative Reports Bonus Required Required Required Required
B-16 Prepare strategies for all planning activities for projects. Bonus Required Required Required
B-17 Analyze engineering activities for internal and external departments. Bonus Required Required Required
B-18 Manage all communication and provide efficient feedback. Bonus Required Required
B-19 Manage Company Resources among different projects. Bonus Required Required
B-20 Direct & Build Planning Team. Bonus Required Required
B-21 Recommend improvements and ensure quality of all project schedules. Bonus Required
C Planning Tools Skills:
C-1 Oracle Primavera P6 Basics Required Required Required Required Required Required
C-2 MS Office Basics Required Required Required Required Required Required
C-3 Oracle Primavera P6 Advanced Skills Bonus Required Required Required Required Required
C-4 Advanced MS Excel Formulas (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formatting) Bonus Required Required Required Required Required
C-5 MS Excel Power Queries Bonus Bonus Required Required Required Required
C-6 Using MS Excel Power Queries in Cost & Resource Loading Bonus Bonus Required Required Required
C-7 MS Power BI Bonus Bonus Required Required Required
C-8 Develop Database for the project using Excel Bonus Bonus Required Required
D Soft Skills:
D-1 Positive Attitude Required Required Required Required Required Required
D-2 Excellent Communication skills (Internal & External) Bonus Required Required Required Required Required
D-3 Excellent Negotiation Skills Bonus Required Required Required Required
D-4 Writing reports and proposals Bonus Required Required Required Required
D-5 Excellent presentation skills Bonus Required Required Required Required
D-6 Critical Thinking & Problems Solving Bonus Required Required Required
D-7 Leadership & Conflict management Bonus Required Required Required
D-8 Business trend awareness Bonus Required Required
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