Senior Project EngineersSpecialists
Job Summary
Position: Senior Project Specialist / Engineer
The Senior Project Specialist / Engineer is responsible for supporting project planning scheduling and execution tracking across high-value projects. The role ensures that project timelines are accurately developed maintained and monitored providing clear visibility on progress risks and delays to support successful project delivery.
- Support the development and standardization of project planning and scheduling practices
- Contribute to the enhancement of project tracking reporting and scheduling methodologies
- Provide schedule-driven insights to support project planning and decision-making
- Ensure alignment of scheduling activities with project objectives and organizational standards
- Develop maintain and update detailed project schedules in coordination with project managers and stakeholders
- Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify deviations or delays
- Perform schedule analysis including critical path identification and impact assessment
- Support project planning activities such as resource loading and task sequencing
- Prepare and maintain progress reports schedule updates and performance dashboards
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering procurement logistics etc.) to ensure accurate schedule inputs
- Identify scheduling risks and support the development of mitigation strategies
- Assist in change management by evaluating schedule impacts of project variations
- Ensure proper documentation version control and tracking of project schedules
- Coordinate with project team members to ensure timely updates and accurate reporting
- Provide guidance and support to junior project coordinators or planners where applicable
- Promote effective collaboration across departments to ensure alignment with project timelines
Internal: Project Managers Engineering Procurement Logistics Finance Teams
External: Clients Consultants Vendors (as applicable)
- Schedule adherence and project timeline accuracy
- Timely preparation and submission of reports
- Accuracy of schedule analysis and forecasting
- Effectiveness in identifying and mitigating schedule risks
- Quality of coordination with cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of project scheduling principles and methodologies
- Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 MS Project or equivalent
- Sound knowledge of project lifecycle and execution processes
- Ability to perform schedule analysis (critical path dependencies delays)
- Experience in project reporting and performance tracking
- Basic knowledge of cost control and project controls is an advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Project Management
- PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred/required based on company policy)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project coordination planning or scheduling roles
- Experience working on high-value or complex projects
The employee is expected to comply with all company policies procedures and standards.