Senior Planning Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• Project Planning and Scheduling

  • Develop and manage detailed project plans and schedules, including work breakdown structures (WBS), critical path method (CPM), and Gantt charts.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and realism of project schedules.
  • Monitor and control the progress of projects against the planned schedule, identifying and mitigating delays or risks that may impact timelines.
  • Conduct regular schedule reviews and provide updated forecasts, highlighting any changes or deviations from the original plan.
  • Ensure that schedules are aligned with overall project objectives, milestones, and client requirements.

• Cost Estimation and Control

  • Develop and maintain cost estimates for projects, covering all phases from design to construction and commissioning.
  • Track project costs and compare actual expenditures to the budget, identifying variances and taking corrective actions to ensure projects remain within budget.
  • Review project contracts and change orders to ensure that cost estimates are accurate and aligned with contract terms.
  • Implement cost control measures and develop strategies to reduce project costs without compromising quality or safety.
  • Prepare and maintain cost reports, highlighting any significant cost overruns or savings, and communicate these findings to senior management and stakeholders.

• Risk Management

  • Identify potential risks related to scheduling and cost, including resource shortages, material price fluctuations, or project scope changes.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize the impact of risks on project timelines and budgets.
  • Perform risk analysis and sensitivity analysis to assess the potential impacts of different variables on project outcomes.

• Budgeting and Financial Reporting

  • Prepare detailed project budgets, ensuring that all cost elements are accounted for, including labor, materials, equipment, and overheads.
  • Manage project financials, including cash flow forecasting, cost-to-complete (CTC) analysis, and contingency planning.
  • Provide regular updates on the financial status of the project to senior management, including forecasts for future costs and potential cost overruns.
  • Review and approve vendor and subcontractor invoices, ensuring they are consistent with contract terms and the project budget.

• Earned Value Management (EVM)

  • Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess project performance in terms of cost and schedule.
  • Calculate key EVM metrics such as Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
  • Use EVM data to make informed decisions about project performance, adjusting plans and budgets as necessary.

• Reporting and Documentation

  • Prepare and deliver regular reports on project progress, cost status, and schedule performance to stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and contractors.
  • Ensure that all project documentation related to planning, scheduling, and cost management is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible.
  • Maintain project records, including change orders, delay claims, and cost variances, for audit and future reference.

• Contractor and Vendor Management

  • Work closely with contractors and vendors to ensure that schedules and costs are adhered to, and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
  • Review contracts, tenders, and proposals to ensure that all cost and scheduling aspects are addressed.
  • Evaluate the performance of subcontractors in terms of schedule and cost compliance and provide feedback to management.

Desired candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university
• Minimum 15+ years’ experience of planning in the oil & gas industry including PMC experience. Experience within FEED & EPC experience.
• Experience in large offshore major projects, Minimum 5 years’ experience in Offshore projects.
• Proficient in the use of Primavera P-6.
• Experience with Project Scheduling and Cost Control
• Good analytical, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings
  

Job Description

Responsibilities :

• Assess Business Plans for execution, Develop strategies and preparation of Operating Budget
• Review and comment on the cost estimates prepared by PMC / Contractors during Conceptual / FEED / EPC phases
• Liaise with the Project Control Engineers of the PMT, manage a team of planning engineers from the Consultants and Contractors, providing them with technical and leadership skills.
• Reviews And implement Cost Estimation, Budgeting, Cost Monitoring & Control, Forecasting and Reporting requirements for execution of Major Projects establishing strategies and priorities
• Strong foreseeability to identify the potential risks/conflicts, and document them.
• Reviews the Exceptional reports of the PMT on Project Control and PMC Monthly Cost Report