Planning Engineer Fichtner Consulting Engineers Company

1. Planning & Scheduling Oversight

• Review and approve EPC Contractor’s baseline schedules, updates, and recovery plans.

• Verify schedule logic, critical path, resource loading, and progress measurement methodology.

• Monitor actual progress through site verification and documentation review.

• Prepare independent schedule analyses, forecasts, and risk assessments for the Owner.

• Highlight schedule deviations and recommend corrective actions.

  
  

2. Contract Administration & Compliance

• Ensure EPC Contractor’s deliverables comply with contractual requirements, technical specifications, and project milestones.

• Review contractual correspondence, notices, and submissions to ensure compliance with contract terms.

• Track key contractual obligations, including LDs, milestone payments, warranties, and performance guarantees.

• Support the Owner in enforcing contract provisions and maintaining proper documentation.

  
  

3. Claims & Change Management

• Review and evaluate contractor claims, including Extension of Time (EOT), cost claims, and schedule impacts.

• Conduct independent delay analysis using recognized methodologies (e.g., Time Impact Analysis).

• Assess the schedule and cost impact of variations, design changes, and unforeseen conditions.

• Prepare recommendations and reports for claim acceptance, negotiation, or rejection.

  
  

4. Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress and contract status reports for the Owner.

• Participate in progress, technical, and commercial meetings with EPC Contractor and stakeholders.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and finance teams to ensure accurate data flow.

• Provide strategic advice to the Owner on schedule, risk, and contractual matters.

  
  

5. Documentation & Governance

• Maintain organized records of schedules, contract documents, correspondence, claims, and approvals.

• Support audits, project reviews, and compliance checks.

• Ensure all planning and contract activities follow project procedures and industry best practices.