Planning Manager

Planning and Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed EPC schedules for FPSO topside modules and Oil& Gas platforms project.
• Coordinate and integrate planning inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and performance against the baseline schedule; identify variances, analyze delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports, S-curves, manpower histograms, rundown curves and schedule risk assessments.
• Support interface management between yard teams, engineering centres, and client representatives to ensure alignment on planning deliverables.
• Ensure schedule verification and potential ‘cold eye reviews’ are conducted.

Continuous Improvement & Planning Systems

• Drive improvement of planning methodologies, work processes, and schedule governance frameworks.
• Implement best practices from other locations in schedule development, progress measurement, forecasting, and change management.
• Enhance digital tools and reporting systems for greater accuracy and efficiency.
• Support audits and quality assurance activities within the planning function.

Cross-Functional Support

• Provide planning advice and clarification to various project disciplines as needed.
• Support risk management, cost control, and change management processes by providingaccurate schedule impacts and forecasts.
• Provide planning insights during management reviews, internal workshops, andcross-departmental improvement programs.

Team Development

• Ensure that personnel within the Aibel organisation have a good understanding of the schedule.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and technical support to junior and intermediate planners.
• Develop training materials, conduct internal workshops, and promote planning excellence within the team.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and enforce consistent use of planning standards.

Tender Support

• Lead planning deliverables for tender submissions, including development of tender schedules, execution strategies, schedule narratives, and resource forecasts.
• Work closely with tender managers, estimators, and discipline leads to develop competitive and realistic bid schedules.
• Participate in schedule clarification meetings with clients as required.

Tender Support

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Work Experience

• More than 10 years of experience in EPC planning of FPSO / platform construction / modification projects with 3 years of experience in managerial/lead role
• Advanced user of Primavera P6, with strong planning/reporting tool proficiency.
• Experience with Safran planning software is an advantage, but not essential.
• Proficient in the use of excel and ability to adapt quickly to new IT tools.
• Solid understanding of project controls, change management, and multi-disciplinary project execution.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience within a planning function.
• Organized and details oriented

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management,Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.

Other Skills

• Fluency in English and ability to prepare and present reports / analysis
• Effective leadership, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and switch tasks in a busy and demanding environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and complexity 
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds

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