Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
About SMEC
For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.
We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.
We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.
Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.
Job Summary:
The Planning and Control Manager is responsible for leading the planning, scheduling, monitoring, reporting, and project controls functions to ensure the successful delivery of the Pakil OE PSP Project. The role establishes robust planning systems, monitors project performance, manages risks, and provides timely project information to support informed decision-making while ensuring alignment with project objectives, contractual requirements, budget, and schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule.
- Prepare work breakdown structures (WBS).
- Coordinate schedule inputs from engineering disciplines.
- Establish project milestones and critical path.
- Update schedules based on project progress.
- Monitor project progress against schedule and KPIs.
- Measure productivity and performance trends.
- Prepare progress reports and dashboards.
- Conduct schedule variance analysis.
- Recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor project budgets and expenditures.
- Prepare cost forecasts and cash flow projections.
- Track commitments and actual costs.
- Support earned value management (EVM).
- Assist with financial reporting.
- Maintain project risk register.
- Evaluate schedule and cost impacts of project changes.
- Coordinate change management processes.
- Prepare executive reports.
- Support project governance reviews.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams.
- Facilitate planning meetings.
- Mentor planning engineers.
- Ensure compliance with project procedures.
- Liaise with client representatives and consultants.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Business Administration (MBA)
- Professional Engineer (PRC Licensed Engineer or equivalent)
- Primavera P6 Certification or demonstrated advanced proficiency
- Minimum 12-15 years of engineering/project management experience.
- At least 8 years in project planning and controls
- Experience in dam, hydropower, pumped storage, water resources or major infrastructure projects
- Experience using Primavera P6 in large-scale projects
- Experience preparing executive reports and project dashboards
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Project scheduling techniques
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Cost control and forecasting
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Engineering design coordination
- Risk management
- Excellent report writing
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge of dam and hydropower construction methodologies
- Understanding of FIDIC contract administration
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