Senior Planning Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• Reporting to the Project Controls Lead / Project Lead the candidate will assume sole responsibility for Project Planning and Scheduling / Project Controls of Engineering and construction Projects
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of and reporting against detailed project plans
• To ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet client’s schedule requirements / priorities
• To ensure that all work is performed without compromise to quality and in line with the company’s procedures
• To maintain high standard of safety at all times
• Develop a suitable Work Breakdown Structure covering the project requirements / scope of works
• Develop, baseline, update, and maintain detailed project schedules for various phases of project execution including but not limited to design development (main responsibility), construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up
• Coordinate with client representatives, team members, contractors, subcontractors while developing project schedules to take into account all project requirements
• Organise workshops to present and review project schedules with all the concerned stakeholders to take their buy-in before baselining the schedules
• Develop and agree with the client progress measurement and reporting requirements
• Review schedules prepared by the Contractors / Subcontractors (wherever required) to confirm alignment with the overall master plan
• Periodically update the schedule with progress attained during the period
• Coordinate with team member / contractors / subcontractors to prepare schedule forecasts
• Identify / highlight any emerging issues pertaining to schedule slippages and work with Project Manager / team to develop recovery plans
• Analyse impact of proposed changes to project scope / requirements and re-baseline the schedules to incorporate approved changes
• Prepare weekly, fortnightly and monthly progress reports / progress curves and distribute them to the concerned stakeholders
• Attend progress review meetings with Project Manager / client / contractors
• Verify physical progress as claimed by contractor / subcontractors
• Coordinate with the Procurement / Supply Chain Manager regarding procurement status of Long Lead Equipment / Bulks and update the schedules accordingly
• Provide forecasts for project completion with anticipated man-hours to facilitate the cost forecasting process
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
• Bachelor degree in engineering
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction planning processes, planning tools, project management techniques
• Knowledge of CTR and progress measurement processes
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
• Experience in EPC Projects, ADNOC Projects
• Familiar with ADNOC Standards and procedures
• Previous PMC experience is preferrable

Desired candidate profile

• Project Planning: Developing detailed project plans that outline tasks, timelines, and resources needed.

• Scheduling: Creating and maintaining project schedules, ensuring they align with overall project timelines.

• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize project delays or issues.

• Resource Allocation: Coordinating the allocation of resources, including manpower and materials, to ensure project milestones are met.

• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicating with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and project teams, to provide updates and address concerns.

• Performance Monitoring: Tracking project progress and performance against the plan, making adjustments as needed to stay on track.

• Reporting: Preparing and presenting reports on project status, including any deviations from the plan and proposed corrective actions.

• Collaboration: Working closely with other departments, such as engineering, procurement, and construction, to ensure seamless project execution.