Senior Planner

Job Overview:

With minimal supervision, the Sr. Scheduling Specialist is responsible for independently applying Planning & Scheduling procedures, best practices and analysis to any size and type of project. Applies a sound knowledge of Project Controls principles in general. Can handle Planning & Scheduling aspects of FEED projects and large EPC projects independently. Leads, guides and coaches less experienced Planning & Scheduling personnel. Can function as the planning lead on medium and small projects. Actively participates in maintenance and development of Planning & Scheduling procedures and tools. Manages his team to contribute to a safe working environment.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for an active safety minded Planning & Scheduling team. Leads by example
• Is responsible for working out the contract details into fit for purpose Planning & Scheduling deliverables. Important contract requirements and consequences to be highly visible
• Is responsible for assisting the project disciplines to plan, align and schedule their respective scopes. The goal is to reach a transparent project planning, progress and performance system to provide the best information to project management for decision-making. Advise the Project team on corrective action
• Is responsible for the work distribution, personal and technical challenges for people and a proper working atmosphere in the team
• Is responsible for applying the Company Quality System on the project as well as the quality of the output of the individual scheduling specialists. Adequately select and use the company tools
• Assist the department to maintain and develop procedures, tools and best practices
• Be familiar with procurement, materials control, estimating and cost control techniques. Master planning & scheduling tools, techniques and company standards
• Be able to write an effective Planning & Scheduling plan as part of the Project Controls Execution Plan and establish a WBS
• Be able to establish a planning, progress and performance system on any type of project (BE, E, P, EP, EPC, EPFC, PMC, Multi-office)
• Be able to setup and/or direct the setup of effective physical progress measurement based on earned value principles
• Be able to prepare an effective critical path schedule, analysis and make recommendations
• Be able to regularly analyze project planning, performance and progress data, raise issues and advise corrective action
• Be able to analyze and forecast discipline performance and manpower requirements and physical progress
• Be able to represent Project Management in client discussions with respect to all aspects of planning & scheduling, manpower forecasting, progress measurement and resource control
• Be able to prepare and/or direct the preparation internal and client progress reports and performance reports
• Be able to perform a Monte Carlo / Pert Master analysis
• Be able to define the requirements for, and follow up, Construction and Subcontractor schedules for the purpose of the overall schedule feasibility
• Be able to represent Construction Management in client and Subcontractor discussions with respect to all aspects of planning & scheduling, manpower forecasting, progress measurement and resource control
• Be able and prepared to execute lower grade tasks if necessary
• Be able and prepared to represent Project Controls department in proposal work and discussions with clients
• Be able to supervise and or work on multiple projects if required
• Be able and prepared to act as Project Controls manager on a small project
• Be able and prepared to advice department management in manpower planning for projects and department, appraisals, mentoring and coaching, proposal work and training

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Advanced Technical Education (B.Sc./M.Sc. or equivalent) or matching work experience
• 8-13 years of experience. Candidates with 10-18 years of experience can be considered
• Required Site Certifications / Training
• Provide leadership to the Planning team. Be able to deal with resistance. Provide constructive feedback to team leaders and Project management. Motivate, coach and mentor
• Ability to interact on high level with management as well as technically with engineers. Good verbal and writing communication skills in English
• Meet deadlines by quickly adapting to changing needs and requirements. Capable of handling stressful situations
• Technically guide the team in planning and scheduling procedures and best practices. Actively share FEED and EPC knowledge. Have good computer skills

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