Lead Planner

• Control of Planning & Scheduling

Role Summary: Supervise and coordinate all Planning activities either performed directly or through sub-contractors to ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the schedule.

• Assists the Project Controls Manager at project start in the preparation of all reports and/or registers to assure the implementation of the following procedures:
• Liaises and assists the project controls manager in preparing weekly & monthly reports, budget preparation and maintains proper project planning records.
• In coordination/consultation with the Project Controls Manager, highlights to the Project’s Management any deviation and/or delays from the approved plan.
• Reviews the project schedule updates done by the planner and liaise & coordinate with the different project teams in order to maintain proper progress recording and/or monitoring of the project schedule.
• Prepares Contract Baseline Schedule and/or Revised Schedules in co-ordination with the Project Team for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning phases of the EPC Project.
• Participates in coordination with the project controls manager in the preparation of claims & extension of time using the appropriate delay analysis method.
• Participates in periodic site meetings to elaborate the project’s schedule and the progress status. In addition, to record any suggested changes and/or deviations from the plan and to advise of its effect on the overall schedule.
• Accurately scopes out the length and difficulty of tasks and project; sets objectives and monitors progress accordingly

Are you a Lead Planner with at least fifteen (15) years’ experience in a similar role. Are you ready to travel, be part of and learn from an international dynamic team? Do you enjoy working with different cultures and travelling around the world? We’d like to meet you!

• Substantial planning, delay analysis and schedule risk analysis.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Is effective at solving problems and troubleshooting; makes timely decisions based on rational thinking and vigorous analysis
• Previous employment with leading EPC contractors is highly preferable.
• Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience.
• Capability to perform under stressful situations.
• University degree in Engineering.
• Demonstrates people management skills
• Experience in EPC Projects above US$ 100M with ADNOC (or equivalent) with direct involvement in Engineering, Procurement and Construction is essential.
• Can collaborate smoothly cross-functionally and build effective and highly collaborative teams
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and schedule quality compliance.
• Experience in engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.

You will have the chance to get exposed to an international environment with complex, challenging Oil & Gas projects in the Middle East and be part of a dynamic EPC leader with global presence.

Competitive salary and benefits are part of the offering, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!