Hi all,
I'm asking for professional advices that need your kindly help.
Short backgrounf of myself -
I have been working in Planning (in tender team, construction industry) for 2 years. Before I was working in a geotechnical engineering field as I have a Geo background. After two years working in planning I'm determnined to continue my career as a planner. I'm abit confused of what to do to make myself a professional and qualified planner...Please help to clear my doubts:
1, I dont exactly have an engineering background. I hold a bachelor degree of Earth Sciences. Is it necessaary to futher my study so as to have a more solid engineering qualification? If so, I'm considering MSC Construction Management. Is it actually necessary? I was told all I need to stay in this industry as a planner is to gain as much as work experience and referncess as I can. So does that mean taking a MSC isn't necessary?
2, I know there are certifications available from PMI and AACEi that represents professional qualification as planner. But it seems to me that they are for manager grade?
I'm actually looking for opportunities outside my home country. That's why I'm after international recognised qulaification.
I want to take my next step and I desperately need your help!
Thanks in advance!
Best wishes,
Polly
i'm sorry where can i ask my qustion ??
Hello Pui,
As Mike said you need Field Experience which will make you much better. There you will come to know what is done , how it is done, what problem we would have when doing it and how to resolve it.
When you get into field then only you would come to know of the issues then you will try to find the answers.
Regarding Qualification - Most of the Companies ask for a Engineering Degree in Chemical, Mechanical , E & I.
Regards
Jithin
The only two qualifications that matter at present are the PMI-SP and AACEi's PSP. The Panning Planr Guild is still a short way off.
The certification with the least experience requirements is PMI-SP. the requirements are:
None of the certifications are focused on 'playing with software' - they all in different ways look at the way planners and schedulers can contribute to project success. For more on the PMI-SP see: http://www.mosaicprojects.com.au/Training-Planning.html
Hi Pui
To be a construction planner you have to know how to build things - otherwise you are a scheduler putting someone elses plan into the software.
Therefore get out on site as much as you can - learn the processes - ask questions - get some mud on your boots.
Your first step is to join the Guild of Project Controls and work your way up through the grades.
Best regards
Mike Testro