Senior Planning Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Controls Lead / Project Lead, the candidate will assume sole responsibility for Project Planning and Scheduling / Project Controls of Engineering and construction Projects.

1. Responsible for the development and maintenance of and reporting against detailed project plans.
2. To ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet client’s schedule requirements / priorities.
3. To ensure that all work is performed without compromise to quality and in line with the company’s procedures.
4. To maintain a high standard of safety at all times.
5. Develop a suitable Work Breakdown Structure covering the project requirements / scope of works.
6. Develop, baseline, update, and maintain detailed project schedules for various phases of project execution including but not limited to:
   • Design development (main responsibility).
   • Construction.
   • Pre-commissioning.
   • Start-up.
7. Coordinate with client representatives, team members, contractors, and subcontractors while developing project schedules to take into account all project requirements.
8. Organise workshops to present and review project schedules with all the concerned stakeholders to take their buy-in before baselining the schedules.
9. Develop and agree with the client progress measurement and reporting requirements.
10. Review schedules prepared by the Contractors / Subcontractors (wherever required) to confirm alignment with the overall master plan.
11. Periodically update the schedule with progress attained during the period.
12. Coordinate with team members / contractors / subcontractors to prepare schedule forecasts.
13. Identify / highlight any emerging issues pertaining to schedule slippages and work with the Project Manager / team to develop recovery plans.
14. Analyse the impact of proposed changes to project scope / requirements and re-baseline the schedules to incorporate approved changes.
15. Prepare weekly, fortnightly, and monthly progress reports / progress curves and distribute them to the concerned stakeholders.
16. Attend progress review meetings with Project Manager / client / contractors.
17. Verify physical progress as claimed by contractor / subcontractors.
18. Coordinate with the Procurement / Supply Chain Manager regarding procurement status of Long Lead Equipment / Bulks and update the schedules accordingly.
19. Provide forecasts for project completion with anticipated man-hours to facilitate the cost forecasting process.

Qualifications

Minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
Bachelor degree in engineering
Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction planning processes, planning tools, project management techniques
Knowledge of CTR and progress measurement processes
Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
Experience in EPC Projects, ADNOC Projects
Familiar with ADNOC Standards and procedures
Previous PMC experience is preferable

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Project Planning: Developing detailed project plans that outline tasks, timelines, and resources needed.
2. Scheduling: Creating and maintaining project schedules, ensuring they align with overall project timelines.
3. Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize project delays or issues.
4. Resource Allocation: Coordinating the allocation of resources, including manpower and materials, to ensure project milestones are met.
5. Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicating with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and project teams, to provide updates and address concerns.
6. Performance Monitoring: Tracking project progress and performance against the plan, making adjustments as needed to stay on track.
7. Reporting: Preparing and presenting reports on project status, including any deviations from the plan and proposed corrective actions.
8. Collaboration: Working closely with other departments, such as engineering, procurement, and construction, to ensure seamless project execution.