Planning Engineer / Project Controls Analyst

Role DescriptionWe are seeking analytical, organized, and detail-oriented professionals for the positions of Planning Engineer / Project Controls Analyst. These roles focus on project scheduling, progress monitoring, cost and resource analysis, risk identification, and performance reporting. Successful candidates will support effective project execution by maintaining reliable project data, evaluating performance against established plans, and providing insights that help project teams achieve their objectives.Planning Engineers are responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules to support the timely delivery of engineering, construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects. Key duties include preparing work breakdown structures, defining project activities, establishing timelines, identifying dependencies, and coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams. They monitor progress against approved schedules, identify potential delays, analyze schedule variances, and recommend recovery measures where necessary. Planning Engineers also prepare progress reports, maintain scheduling documentation, assess resource requirements, and support project forecasting. They may use scheduling tools to develop baseline schedules, track milestones, and communicate critical path activities to relevant stakeholders.Project Controls Analysts focus on analyzing project performance, cost information, schedules, resources, and risks to support effective management decisions. Responsibilities include collecting and validating project data, monitoring budgets and expenditure, analyzing cost and schedule variances, preparing performance dashboards, and maintaining project control reports. They assist with forecasting, change management, risk tracking, cost reporting, and earned value analysis. The role involves coordinating with project managers, finance teams, engineers, and contractors to investigate discrepancies, identify emerging issues, and provide accurate information for decision-making. Project Controls Analysts also help maintain consistent reporting standards and improve project monitoring processes.Both positions require strong analytical thinking, numerical accuracy, and effective coordination skills. Professionals in these roles contribute to schedule reliability, cost transparency, risk management, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.QualificationsDegree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or a related discipline.Understanding of project planning, scheduling principles, project lifecycle management, and performance monitoring.Familiarity with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent tools.Knowledge of project cost control, budget tracking, forecasting, variance analysis, or earned value management.Ability to interpret project schedules, progress reports, cost data, and performance indicators.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other project reporting or data analysis tools.Strong numerical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate project information clearly.Attention to detail and a structured approach to documentation, reporting, and data validation.Understanding of project risks, change control procedures, and quality management principles is an advantage.