Head of Planning (Oil and Gas)
Vacancy Number: PUB411926
Qatar, Doha, .
Fulltime: 60 hrs a week
Experience: 5 years
Closing: December 11, 2024
Introduction
- Assure the most effective method of performance for project controls specifically project planning / scheduling management including schedule analysis (schedule risk, critical / sub-critical activities, schedule variance) through timely execution of key activities and compliance with standardised processes.
- Requires to (1) understand the key project drivers, define roles and responsibilities, develop communication protocols, identify, develop & implement project procedures for planning, scheduling, reporting, management of change and identification of risks & issues across projects; (2) identify elements of project design, procurement and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims, communicate and influence across the organization in LNG and/or with contractors in a multi-cultural environment to ensure delivery of project within the agreed timeframe.
- Major challenges are (1) completing detailed assessments of project planning / scheduling, recovery / rectification plans in short deadlines and a high-pressure environment and (2) developing and sustaining relationships with contractor Project Controls Planning team throughout project execution to ensure Company is provided with timely and the best available information to aid decision making.
What are you going to do
- 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.
- Manage project planning / scheduling team, coordinate input from PMT functions such as engineering, procurement, construction, completion/commissioning, interface etc.
- Supervise all planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, analysis, and schedule recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure effective project planning / scheduling measures are executed by the contractors and subcontractors’ organizations.
- Manage the preparation of project controls Gates deliverables specially planning / scheduling deliverables in line with Company Project Management System.
- Ensure effective implementation and updating the Project Planning / Scheduling procedure.
- Coordinate the collecting, consolidating, analyzing, and reporting, control trend and progress measurement information 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 and progress 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.
- Provide an interface between Division Manager and contractor with respect to project controls (planning / scheduling) and reporting.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or business administration.
- 12 years’ experience in a major project environment within the oil and gas industry, with exposure in project controls specifically planning / scheduling management with 5 years supervisory experience.
- Experience with Contractors, Sub-contractors and Vendors involved in the oil and gas industry.
- 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 and other scheduling software).
- Good team work and collaboration skills.
What we offer
- Salary:
- Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance
- Work Schedule:
- 10 Hours / 6 Days
- Duration:
- 31-Dec-27 with possible extension
- Location:
- Qatar
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