Shrem group Planning Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Construction process involves planning, designing, procurement, execution, and handover of the project.

• Planning and designing the project based on client requirements and budget

• Procuring necessary materials, equipment, and labor

• Executing the construction work according to the plan and design

• Monitoring and controlling the progress of the project

• Testing and commissioning the project

• Handing over the project to the client

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I use Primavera P6 for project planning and scheduling.

• Primavera P6 is a widely used software for project management in construction and engineering industries.

• It helps in creating project schedules, tracking progress, and analyzing project performance.

• Other software I am familiar with include Microsoft Project and Oracle Crystal Ball for risk analysis.

• I am also proficient in using Excel for data analysis and reporting

Resource planning involves identifying and allocating resources to tasks and projects.

• Identify the resources needed for each task or project

• Determine the availability of resources

• Allocate resources based on priority and availability

• Monitor resource usage and adjust allocation as needed

Demonstrate plan vs actual by comparing the planned schedule with the actual progress made.

• Create a baseline plan with a detailed schedule

• Track actual progress against the baseline plan

• Compare the planned vs actual progress and identify any deviations

• Use visual aids such as Gantt charts to demonstrate the differences

• Provide explanations for any deviations and take corrective actions if necessary

Various analysis techniques are used while planning.

• Critical Path Method (CPM)

• Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

• Resource leveling

• Risk analysis

• Cost-benefit analysis

Critical path is the longest sequence of activities in a project that determines the project's duration.

• It is the sequence of activities that cannot be delayed without delaying the project's completion.

• It is determined by identifying the longest path of dependent activities in a project network diagram.

• Activities on the critical path have zero slack or float time.

• Any delay in critical path activities will delay the pro...read more

Automatic tracking in MSP or Primavera P6

• Set up a baseline for the project

• Enter actual progress and update the schedule

• Use the software's tracking features to compare baseline and actual progress

• Generate reports to analyze project performance