Senior Project Planner

Senior Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Establish project schedules for tenders and execution phases.


• Assist the Project Manager with project start-up activities and mobilization.


• Review contracts, clarify the scope, and account for all requirements in planning, execution, control, and closeout of projects.


• Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Master Deliverable Lists (MDL) in cooperation with the project team.


• Establish project schedules with relevant activity relationships according to project requirements and in compliance with Project Execution Methodology (PEM).


• Update project schedules and keep the Project Manager advised of any changes.


• Monitor and control project activities against the baseline schedule and highlight major deviations to the project team.


• Analyze the critical path and highlight major risks in the schedule.


• Support the Project Manager in preparing variation order requests (VOR) and prepare re-baselines according to approved variation orders.


• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.


• Prepare project forecasts for quarterly and year-end reporting.


• Assist the Project Manager with project close-out activities and demobilization. 

Qualifications

• Expert in using planning tools such as Primavera and MS Office.


• Experience working internationally within the oil and gas industry preferably topside.


• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience working in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.


• Ability to work independently and take initiative in executing responsibilities.


• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.