Junior Planning Engineer

Position Overview:

Craft Group is seeking a Junior Planning Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about project planning and eager to support the successful delivery of projects. As a Junior Planning Engineer, you will assist in preparing and maintaining project schedules, tracking progress, and providing essential support to our planning team. You will work closely with senior engineers, project managers, contractors, and suppliers, contributing to the overall project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in understanding project specifications and support the development of project schedules and budgets.

Monitor project progress, help track milestones and assist in preparing progress reports.

Participate in project and team meetings, document key discussions and action items.

• Analyze technical drawings and support in estimating material and project costs.
• Utilize project management tools such as Primavera P6 (preferred) and MS Project for planning and control.
• Help with resource allocation, monitoring, and project timeline management.

Prepare and present simple weekly project reports for review.

• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project deadlines are met.

Assist in reviewing sub-contractor schedules and provide basic feedback under supervision.

• Contribute to the preparation of S-curves and project performance metrics.
• Support the review and verification of contractor invoices against progress milestones.
• Document lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential project delays and suggest mitigation strategies under guidance.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in project planning or related roles.

Skills:

• Proficient in project management software (Primavera P6 preferred).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.