Lead Planner – Construction

Job Description and Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Have a sound understanding of project scheduling techniques, schedule basis
creation, WBS and CBS structuring methodology and key work process for logic
creation, cost and resource loading required for schedule creation. .
Main responsibilities and activities include:
* Reporting to the Project Controls Manager but working closely with the Site Project Manager and construction team
* Responsible for maintenance overall construction schedule & progress reports along with responsibility for developing and maintaining detailed construction planning for the assigned areas of the project. This may include specific construction contracts, home office, outsourced or site engineering, materials and equipment or site services
* Attend and present as necessary at Project Progress Meetings and Management Interface meetings with the Client and AP management
* Collection of information / production of monthly Status Reports.
* Maintain accurate progress & earned value measurement systems to ensure credible control throughout construction phase. Production of progress, productive curves and earned value reporting.
* Production / issue of formal reports (with input from Projects).
* Preparing ad hoc progress reports to facilitate effective controls within Construction.
* Provide statistical data for management reviews.
* Regular project team reviews, Public Planning Meeting and Last Planner Meetings.
* Initiate day-to-day discussions with all groups involved in a project to assess the change / schedule implication of ongoing work.
* Maintain and manage schedule impact of changes and ensure that they are suitably approved and communicated
* Provide scheduling support in the impact of changes and construction change orders to support the sub-contracts manager and the Site Project Manager
* Assist project team in development of action plans to avoid / minimise cost / schedule overruns.
* Integrate Master schedule with contractor's schedule.
* Monitor contactor progress and provide highlights on critical items on a weekly basis.
* Analyse contractors monthly updated schedule for any impact on project critical path, provide various analysis to help Project Management in decision making.
* Maintain schedule KPIs as required by the Site Project Manager and the Offshore Senior Project Manager

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
* Education - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Numerate or related field is preferred.
* Minimum of ‎15+ years of work experience on major Construction projects.
* Minimum of ‎10+ years of work experience on working in KSA with ‎5+ years of lead planner role
* General Experience: Sound knowledge, proven skills and competencies in application of project planning principles, methodologies and tools, supporting all phases of project execution, particularly around schedule development, progress measurement/reporting and earned value, within a large project-oriented EPC or Owner Organization. Must have a track record of delivering accurate schedule information, reporting and guidance to senior management. Experience within an Oil & Gas, Chemical processing or related business and equivalent projects a further benefit.
* Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project experience is essential. Experience using monte carlo type schedule analysis software is desirable.
* Determined, Adaptable and Resilient: Able to achieve success under significant pressure, evolving requirements, and conflicting priorities.
* Ability to represent AP in front of the Client, Strong communicator written and oral.
* Excellent knowledge and proficiency with the Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Power point, One Note)
* Working knowledge of SAP, EcoSys PM, Deltek Acumen is desirable
* Strong report writing skills
* Culturally Astute: Experienced and able to work with within a diverse office environment, multi-region project execution.

Req No.
38105BR
Employment Status
Fixed Term (agency) - Full Time
Organization
Global Engrg Mfg Technology & Equipment
Business Sector / Division
Global Project Execution
Region
Middle East, Egypt, Turkey (MEET)
Country
Saudi Arabia