Lead Planner

Overview

We are looking for a Lead Planner for one of our clients with the following details : Location : Doha, Qatar Estimated Start Date : ASAP Estimated End Date : 2028 Contract Duration : 36 Months Qualifications and Experience

Qualification and Experience Required Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or business administration. Knowledge and / or Experience 8 years' experience in a major project environment within the oil and gas industry, with exposure in project controls specifically planning / scheduling management with 3 years supervisory experience. Experience with EPC Contractors, Sub-contractors and Vendors involved in the oil and gas industry. Technical and Business Skills

Undertakes complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance for staff and internal customers. Is expected to handle all but the most complex problems and difficulties that might arise. Takes initiatives, based on experienced gained, to deliver timely and cost effective service. Sets situations / issues in the context of the entire team and has an appreciation of the wider relationships with other people and organizations. Works independently within established procedures, plans and budgets and contributes to the development of these. Has autonomy over scheduling and planning of own work; organizes efforts of work group to achieve overall efficiency. Excellent written and oral English skills. Strong negotiating and influencing skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Good computer literacy skills : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Database / Power BI and Scheduling Software, e.g. Primavera (mandatory - advanced level) and other scheduling software. Good team work and collaboration skills. Key Job Accountabilities

Implement management and technical direction for all facets of the Planning / Scheduling function (schedule development, schedule risk, schedule analysis, schedule reporting, resources, productivity, schedule impact assessment, schedule management) by establishing a set of project control planning / schedule procedures, guidelines, and flow charts to suit project requirements and needs to support management decision making process. Coordinate input from PMT functions such as engineering, procurement, construction, completion / commissioning, interface etc to support EPC schedule validation. Perform all planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, analysis, and schedule recommendations for improvement. Ensure effective project planning / scheduling and Advanced Work packing processes are executed by the contractors and subcontractors' organizations. Support the preparation of project controls Gates deliverables specially planning / scheduling deliverables in line with Company Project Management System. Review and ensure effective implementation and updating the EPC Project Planning / Scheduling procedure. Collect, consolidate, analyse, and report schedule trend and progress (productivity) to ensure overall project status is assessed and potential problem areas identified. Conduct schedule delay / impact analysis, review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources required to affect such plans. Implement project changes, ensure schedule impacts are assessed and reflected & considered; ensure incorporation of approved changes impact into overall schedule stewardship and reporting. Evaluate contractor's performance in areas of project controls (planning / scheduling) assessing any discrepancies and reverting to contractor for clarifications / corrections. Identify and ensure appropriate planning systems, fully integrated and appropriate for the project. Review Contractor schedule and interact with PMT project area managers to address potential area of concern and provide planning / scheduling support to overcome the execution challenges. If Interested Kindly apply.

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