The Master Planning Engineer

A planning engineer works to plan and organize work for a construction project. These engineers often specialize in a specialization, such as highway, high-rise, or bridge. A planning engineer performs several tasks, including assisting the project architect with developing plans for a new project. • Preparing cost estimates for project services. • Managing the design, planning, and construction of construction projects. • Assisting with contract documents. • Performing inspections to ensure construction workers’ safety. • Developing construction planning schedules for projects. The Master Planning Engineer (MPE) is a gold-standard certification for individuals who demonstrate technical knowledge and experience in project planning that includes skills associated with planning and scheduling, project management, risk management, analytical skills, quality assurance, organizational governance, and executive communication. It forms the basis of the assessment that applicants must pass to gain the Master Planning Engineer status and inclusion in the Directory of Certified Professionals of The Global Academy of Finance and Management ®. Stand out from the crowd with the GAFM® Master Planning Engineer certification and the prestigious post-nominal title “MPE” after your name.