Senior Planning & Project Control Engineer | PMO | PMC | Project Management | Daley analyst| Data Analyst | Dashboard| Project Scheduling | Project Controlling | EVM
From my point of view, the difference between a Planning Engineer and a Scheduler: As a Planning Engineer, I understand that the terms Planning Engineer and Scheduler are used interchangeably in the industry. However, these two roles have distinct differences. A Planning Engineer is responsible for developing and managing the project's baseline schedule, identifying activities, durations, resources, and critical path. They also monitor and control the project's progress and identify deviations that may affect the project's timeline. On the other hand, a Scheduler is responsible for executing the plans and schedules that have been developed by the Planning Engineer. They update and maintain the project schedule, monitor resource usage, and identify opportunities to optimize the schedule. They also work closely with the project team to ensure that all activities are completed on time and within budget. while both roles are essential to project management, the Planning Engineer is responsible for creating the project plan and baseline schedule, and the Scheduler is responsible for executing and managing that schedule. Finally, I trust that each of you will contribute their perspectives. Kind regards. #projectmanagement #Planning #scheduling #Planningengineer #Scheduler #Baseline #schedule
Mike Testro
1y
Some of us can do both functions.
Lakhdar Gouni, What do you think about?
Gilbert M.
1y
Planner v/s scheduler , scheduler has more responsibility to schedule, track, monitor and report to ensure that all stakeholder and sponsor having status and forecast action .whereas planner only to have the baseline submitted and approved
Gilbert M.
1y
While.most of the client ,company, project doesn't ask for both planner and scheduler.therw will be project control engineer will do the job of both the planner and scheduler
Project Scheduler - GPSF - M.C. Dean
1yThere is an age old saying plan the work and work the plan. A planner does the planning the scheduler works the plan. A planner and a scheduler are 2 different things yes some people can do both. A planner is involved early in the schedule building process and meets with the project team to decide the best APPROACH in building the project. A planner helps to decide how what and how much needs to be done. A scheduler typically helps to determine when and who is going to do the work.