Project Planner

SUMMARY
The Project planner will exhibit genuine interest in solving work problems
through proactively asking questions, clearly communicating and collaborating
both internally and externally to align the projects plan with different teams
interest.

Under limited supervision, the Project planner has responsibility for the
planning and coordination of the project schedule, material follow up, & sub
vendors coordination of the project to accommodate both the customer's needs
and CCC's objectives. This includes planning the project (schedule, materials,
and services).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Listed in order of relevance:
* Responsible for driving the project to planning.
* Communication point with customer, including but not limited to: setting expectations at the beginning of the project's schedule. Negotiates schedule with customer to satisfy both their and CCC internal goals. This may include travel to customer office or site for meetings, and follow up on testing activities.
* Tracks and reports project status on a periodical basis including: customer expectations, hours charged by team, material costs, actual project costs vs. budget, monitor receivables and deliverables.
* Coordinate with the Contract Manager to ensure completion of customer correspondence, maintenance of project schedules, and administration of commercial issues.
* Coordinate sub vendors activities and follow up on material procurement & shipment.
* Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required.
* Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
* University Degree
* Experience in Project Management or Project Planning for engineering projects in the Oil & Energy field, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
* Business acumen, Knowledge and understanding of customer business models, their go to market strategies, how they make money, and how to link that to the needs we can fulfill
* Commercial acumen, understanding of how to position versus competition
* Proven ability to build credibility with customers
* Thorough knowledge of methods and processes associated with operations and implementation of project execution.
* Proactive and drives for results
* Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project, preferred
* Ability to effectively leverage internal and external resources to keep projects on track
* Ability to read, speak, and write in English required.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. International and
domestic travel is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to sit; use hands to manipulate computer input devices, finger, handle, or
feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must
have sufficient mobility to enable travel to industrial sites, offices, and
facilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ‎25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus.