Planner Scheduler

Responsibilities

• Provides overall project schedule, progress measurement, and change management leadership and expertise.
• Stews the Contractor's project control organization with respect to schedule development, control and progress measurement.
• Advises the Contractor's organization with respect to adequacy of project controls tools, reports and schedules.
• Develop / Maintain Level 1 and Level 2 integrated project schedules.
• Reviews and, where appropriate, endorses schedule and progress Baselines and forecast prepared by Contractor.
• Advise Project Controls Lead and Project Leadership Team of any potential schedule issues and when necessary, provides guidance on, corrective action and measures to mitigate any adverse trends.
• Develops and reviews schedule corrective actions and recovery plans, and verifies needed actions/plans are implemented.
• Monitor and report on schedule implications of changes.
• Reviews schedule basis of Contractor's change proposals.
• Reviews and endorses changes with regards to schedule and progress impact.
• Supports Project Team with ongoing project progress measurement and schedule analysis, reporting, and forecasting activities.
• Ensure that contractor scheduling practices and progress measurement system comply with project Coordination Procedures.
• Lead Contractor to development Contract Control Schedules and Milestones.
• Ensure integration of subcontractors’ schedules and progress measurement system.
• Monitor contractor performance vs. approved baseline schedule to assist management in identification of issues and development / implementation of corrective actions or recovery plans.
• Analyze progress, schedule trends, and develop forecasts to support management decision making.
• Participate in contract bid evaluations (as required for schedule evaluation).
• Ensure that contractor schedule reflects / align with external schedule requirements and interfaces such as permitting and regulatory.
• Afford assistance to Project Team in developing/reviewing schedule corrective actions and recovery plans, and make sure needed actions/plans are implemented.
• Provide direction and feedback to schedule engineers (owner and contractors) on schedule development and control expectations during execution.
• Participates in gathering and recording Lessons Learned for the project that relate to progress and schedule areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Construction Management.
• Prior oil and gas industry experience preferred.
• Experience in Project Controls, Project Services and/or Planning/Scheduling.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Willing to work overseas in a team environment, relocate to project site as required.
• Strong influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computing skills.
• Advanced competency in Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and respond quickly to urgent analysis requests.