Strategic Planning and Design of Engineering Projects

Overview

Introduction:

Strategic planning and design of engineering projects represent a comprehensive framework that organizes preparation, structuring, and design within technical and institutional environments. It ensures alignment between engineering requirements, governance systems, and economic feasibility to achieve sustainable outcomes. This training program introduces structured frameworks, governance models, and analytical methods that guide project planning and design across the full lifecycle. It also emphasizes broader perspectives that enhance institutional efficiency, accountability, and long term resilience in engineering project delivery.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze institutional foundations of strategic planning in engineering projects.

  • Evaluate structured stages of design from preliminary studies to execution planning.

  • Identify key elements of engineering documentation and link them with project governance requirements.

  • Assess governance frameworks for integrating schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.

  • Explore coordination strategies that strengthen technical collaboration and institutional oversight.

Target Audience:

  • Design and planning engineers.

  • Engineering project managers.

  • Supervisors of execution and technical documentation.

  • Quality and compliance consultants in engineering projects.

  • Staff working in design offices and contracting firms.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Concepts of Strategic Engineering Project Planning:

  • Strategic definition of engineering projects and distinction from operational initiatives.

  • Stages of projects from initiation to closure.

  • Methods for defining project scope and technical requirements.

  • Compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.

  • Linking project planning with economic feasibility analysis.

Unit 2:

Phases of Engineering Design:

  • Overview on site studies and preliminary surveys.

  • Conceptual design and schematic development process.

  • Processes for developing detailed and execution designs.

  • Key steps for integrating operational and environmental considerations into design.

  • Systems for reviewing modifications and controlling technical versions.

Unit 3:

Technical Documentation and Drawings:

  • Types and functions of engineering drawings.

  • Technical specifications and compliance requirements.

  • Scheduling and milestones linked to documentation.

  • File and document organization principles by engineering discipline.

  • Structured mechanisms for applying numbering and updates in engineering documents.

Unit 4:

Scheduling and Resource Management:

  • Key steps used for identifying resources required for each design stage.

  • Methods for scheduling activities and assigning responsibilities.

  • Important governance approaches for coordination among engineering teams.

  • Tools for monitoring schedule and budget variances.

  • Frameworks for preparing progress reports aligned with execution plans.

Unit 5:

Technical Coordination and Review:

  • Governance roles of consultants and project owners.

  • Processes for submission and structured review of technical drawings.

  • Models for approval and documented technical responses.

  • Coordination mechanisms across civil, architectural, and mechanical teams.

  • Institutional procedures for final design approvals.