Planning Specialist

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Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Planning Specialist to support a major energy infrastructure venture. The role focuses on managing and integrating project schedules across engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) phases, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with project standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain construction and commissioning schedules aligned with approved project scope.
• Review and validate contractor project control procedures and progress reports.
• Monitor EPC contractor schedules for logic, detail, and interface accuracy.
• Integrate subcontractor, vendor, and supplier schedules into the overall EPC timeline.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis using Primavera Schedule Risk Analysis software.
• Evaluate project changes for schedule impact and incorporate approved changes.
• Advise on potential schedule issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead periodic progress review meetings with contractors and report status to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Law, Accounting, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project scheduling and controls for EPC oil & gas capital projects.
• At least 5 years of site/field scheduling experience.
• Strong knowledge of project controls principles and scheduling methodologies.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (version 18 or above) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with Primavera Schedule Risk Analysis software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with schedule integration across multiple contractors and vendors.