Planner - Process Plant (GCC Overview)

Requisition ID: 299842

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Project Overview:

Job Summary:

Major Responsibilities:

• Review and convey EPCM’s consent to the Contractor schedule of works in line with Contract conditions, and using EPCM Recommended Practices
• Validation of compatibility of project resources for timely completion of the project
• Maintain & Monitor the Master Schedule integrating different department progress & Contractor progress.
• Identify the potential areas of delay/slippage, highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions
• Exercise “What if” analysis to assess the time impact of each change, variation, and potential event at an early stage and provide alternative courses of action & advice before issuing instructions to contractors
• Discuss, coordinate, and resolve the planning and scheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer.
• Attending various meetings including kick-off, technical, progress review, etc, providing valuable inputs, and preparing concise & precise minutes of meetings.
• Preparation of Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues during the Design and Construction stages of the Project.
• Assist in preparation of delay notices for the contractor’s culpable delay and/or slow performance letters.
• Review weekly and monthly progress reports submitted by Contractors.
• Review and validate Contractor progress measurement methodologies and earned value reporting systems.
• Compare planned progress with actual performance and identify delays, variances, and potential schedule risks.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (prefer engineering, project management, or related field) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in project planning, construction scheduling, or project controls.
• Experience working on construction, infrastructure, engineering, industrial, commercial, or similar projects.
• Working knowledge of project scheduling principles, construction methods, sequencing, and progress measurement.
• Experience developing and maintaining schedules using project-planning software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent tools.
• Understanding of critical-path analysis, schedule logic, baseline control, progress updating, and forecasting.
• Ability to interpret project drawings, specifications, contracts, procurement information, and construction programs.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and project reporting.
• Knowledge of project controls, risk management, change management, and delay analysis is preferred.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate information from multiple project stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to identify schedule risks and communicate them promptly.
• Ability to work effectively under changing priorities and project deadlines.
• Collaborative approach to working with project managers, construction teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Ability to present complex scheduling information in a clear and practical manner.

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