Senior Project Planner (Microsoft Project)
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Key Responsibilities Planning \& Scheduling * Develop and maintain fully logic\-linked Level 3\-5 schedules using Microsoft Project * Cover full project lifecycle including drilling, workover, well construction, completions, interventions, mobilization, and rig moves * Establish standardized WBS, activity coding, calendars, and sequencing * Prepare baseline, recovery, and mitigation schedules in coordination with project and operations teams Progr
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Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain fully logic-linked Level 3-5 schedules using Microsoft Project
- Cover full project lifecycle including drilling, workover, well construction, completions, interventions, mobilization, and rig moves
- Establish standardized WBS, activity coding, calendars, and sequencing
- Prepare baseline, recovery, and mitigation schedules in coordination with project and operations teams
Progress Measurement & Control
- Define and apply appropriate progress measurement methods (physical %, unit-based, duration-based, day rate)
- Validate progress inputs from field and service teams
- Perform critical path analysis, float monitoring, and schedule risk assessments
- Assess schedule impacts related to changes, variations, and operational disruptions
Forecasting & Reporting
- Produce periodic planning reports including lookahead schedules (14/30 day), milestone tracking, and S-curves
- Deliver schedule forecasts and scenario analysis to support operational decisions
- Support planning reviews, audits, and stage-gate processes
Project Controls Integration
- Interface with project management, operations, cost control, and commercial teams
- Align planning structures with cost frameworks and commercial models
- Ensure consistency between scheduling, cost tracking, and earned value reporting
- Support integration with enterprise systems where applicable
Leadership & Governance
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior planners
- Review contractor and subcontractor schedules for compliance
- Support continuous improvement of planning standards and methodologies
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
- 10+ years of planning experience in oil & gas projects
- At least 5 years in senior or lead planning roles
- Strong exposure to integrated services, drilling, or well construction environments
- Experience managing multi-rig and fast-track projects
Technical Skills
- Expert proficiency in
Microsoft Project
- Strong knowledge of CPM scheduling and critical path analysis
- Experience in baseline control, change management, and recovery planning
- Understanding of drilling and oilfield service execution workflows
- Advanced Excel and reporting capability
Key Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management across operations, engineering, and commercial teams
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability
- Ability to challenge schedules constructively
- Effective communicator across field and leadership levels
- Strong mentoring and team development skills
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Project certification or equivalent
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
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