Sr. Planning Engineer
Qatar, Doha
Fulltime: 45 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Conventional Energy
Introduction
- Perform comprehensive Project Planning, Scheduling, Progress monitoring, Progress Verification and reporting activities necessary to achieve the successful execution of the assigned Project(s) from initiation to close-out.
- Develop and maintain Project Master Plans and Schedules for all Project Phases and Stage Gates throughout the Project Lifecycle from Initiation to Close-out.
- Provide planning input to other Gate deliverables including Project Execution Plan (PEP), Risk Management Plan & Risk Register, and Change Management Plan.
- Plan and Monitor project close-out activities, provide input for the finalization of Close-out Report of the project.
- Perform Project Planning including Scheduling, Monitoring, Forecasting, and Progress Reporting on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis through various Management reports.
- Maintain Project Builder data in SAP to facilitate group reporting and analysis.
- Provide early warnings and highlight early intervention opportunities through reports and engagement with project teams in order to influence projects outcomes.
- Maintain and update the Integrated Resource Planning system to plan the requirement of resources for assigned Projects as per the Master Plans in Primavera.
- Develop & Incorporate Planning & Scheduling requirements, Progress Measurement, and Reporting Instructions for compliance by Bidders in the Tender Documents.
- Provide specific inputs to other Appendices capturing Scope of Work, Payment Terms, LD Milestones, Document Review periods.
- Evaluate Technical Proposals of Bidders as a key member of the Technical Evaluation Team to ensure compliance with the tender requirements in particular performing schedule analysis, reviewing and validating man-hour allocations and resource histograms, progress measurement methodology, and compliance to planning and reporting instructions and procedures, with no deviations or exceptions.
- Review, Validate and Endorse Contractor submitted Planning Package including Execution Programme/Recovery Plans, Resource Plan, and progress measurement and reporting system to ensure that a proper system is in place for effective project control and in compliance with contractual requirements.
- Monitor Contractor's performance, conduct time and progress variance analysis and Review/ Validate Contractor's progress reports to ensure performance deviation from the agreed plan is determined and reported on timely basis.
What are you going to do
- Highlight areas of concern and suggest corrective actions/ mitigation measures for implementation by Contractor and Project Team. Conduct "what if' and schedule risk analysis when required, to anticipate unforeseen changes to the project and quantify potential impact & mitigation plans.
- Estimate progress achieved for all assigned Contracts to calculate Value of Work Done at every month end for the purpose of Service Entry Sheets (SES).
- Verify reported progress for all assigned contracts in coordination with all stakeholders.
- Provide all relevant schedule input and estimated progress phasing for annual Budget/AFE preparation, subsequent revisions, and supplementary Budgets.
- Analyze reasons for progress and schedule variance for providing input to Budget variance report.
- Determine Time Impact related to scope changes addressed in Change Impact Notes and Work Change Requests (WCR).
- Review and assess Contractor Extension of Time (EoT) claims using international norms and time impact analysis processes.
- Participate in the development and implementation of various Project Planning Procedures and Work Instructions.
- Operate within the framework of an integrated Project Control & Project Services function, established Corporate Management policies, internationally recognized standard Industry Practices, and contracting procedures.
- Key accountability for maintenance of Integrated Resource planning system for all assigned Projects.
- Key accountability for project planning activities in various stages of project(s) definition and execution.
- Endorse Planning related deliverables / aspects in Contract Request Document (CRD) for initiation of tenders.
- Endorse/Reject Contractor Planning Package.
- Determine estimated Project Completion Date and time impact assessment for Technical Deviation Requests (TDR)/ Change Impact Notes (CIN).
- Endorse/ Reject Contractor submissions related to time impact on WCRs and TDRs.
- Endorse/ Reject claimed cumulative progress claimed in Contractor invoices, as applicable.
- Accountable for the progress phasing for annual Budget/AFE preparation, subsequent revisions.
- Regular interaction with other members of the Project Team as well as Contractors for performance of the duties.
- Interact, as required, with other Departments/other Project groups to assess any possible interface constraints with any other Project, Department or Operational/Shutdown activities.
- Project site work during project construction, installation, commissioning and handover Phases.
- Regular interface and progress meetings with Contractor and Supplier representatives including managerial level.
- Regular interface and management meetings with end users.
- Constantly facing the challenge of prioritizing numerous assignments in a multi-project environment and timely delivery of the same while maintaining the required quality.
Essential skills and knowledge
- B. Sc. or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline. Preferably Certified PMP or equivalent certifications/memberships.
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in planning of projects in oil & gas industry including extensive experience in large scale solar (Photovoltaic) projects.
- Preferably minimum 5 years’ experience in National Oil Companies and/or International Oil Companies.
- Experience required in EPIC project lifecycle, encompassing engineering, procurement, construction & commissioning.
- Experience shall include project planning, scheduling & phasing, project control & monitoring, forecasting, trending, risk assessment, variations/claims analysis, progress verification.
- High level of computer literacy with MS Office and relevant Project Control software including Primavera. Skills in Primavera Risk Analysis and Power BI are preferable.
- Work experience in the GCC is desirable
- Well-developed analytical and reporting skills.
What we offer
- Salary:
- Day Rate in QAR Plus Allowance
- Work Schedule:
- 8 Hours / 5 Days
- Duration:
- 2 years, renewable
- Location:
- Qatar