Planning Engineer Plus Palace General Contracting LLC

The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring progress, and coordinating with various teams to ensure timely completion of high-end luxury real estate projects. The role requires expertise in project planning tools, delay analysis, and coordination to support successful project execution while adhering to Palace Group’s standards and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Scheduling and Planning

• Develop a detailed and comprehensive Master Project Baseline Program using Primavera software, covering the entire scope of engineering, procurement, construction, and project handover based on contract requirements, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), and drawings.

• Perform resource loading of the schedule with cost and manpower to generate Progress S-curves for cash flow analysis and progress planned percentages.

Progress Monitoring and Update

• Update and evaluate the baseline program monthly to compare planned and actual progress.

• Analyze and inform the project management team of any delays, assessing their impact on the project completion timeline to mitigate potential risks.

Coordination and Issue Resolution

• Collaborate with the site management, procurement, design, and commercial teams to address and resolve issues related to engineering, procurement, and construction activities, ensuring project timelines are met.

  Claims and Delay Analysis

• Prepare detailed claims for Extension of Time (EOT) and prolongation costs using methods such as Time Impact Analysis, and As Built vs. As Planned in the event of delays beyond Palace Group’s control.

• Prepare and assist in the submission of delay notices and related correspondences.

Reporting and Forecasting

• Assist in preparing and reviewing Monthly Reports, dashboards, and look-ahead schedules to provide clear updates on project progress.

• Generate accurate and timely reports to support management decision-making.

Tender and Subcontractors’ Schedule Preparation

• Assist the Commercial and Procurement teams in the preparation of tender schedules and subcontractors’ schedules.