Introduction

  • The Lead of Planning provides support to the Business and is responsible for the integration of CO2 Sequestration Project schedules and all aspects of Progress Measurement, monitoring, verification and reporting.
  • Understands the key project drivers, defines roles and responsibilities, develops communication protocols, identifies, develops and implements project procedures planning and scheduling. Coordinates and facilitates all planning sessions and development of plans for Project teams
  • The prime objective of planning is to improve project performance by anticipating issues, avoiding negative situations and reducing the frequency of poor outcomes. Show robust planning management practices to contribute consistency in the delivery of successful project
  • Conducts periodic assessment to ensure procedures and methods are adhered

What are you going to do

  • Provides overall project schedule, progress measurement, and change management expertise to CO2 Sequestration Project
  • Reviews Contractor’s project control procedures (home office and field control procedures) to ensure that Company’s requirements are met
  • Reviews project changes to evaluate detail schedule impact; responsible for quantifying and incorporating the effect and impact of approved changes in the overall schedule for stewardship purposes
  • Advise CO2 Sequestration Project Team of any potential schedule issues and when necessary, provides guidance on corrective action and measures to mitigate any adverse trends
  • Confirms Schedule sequence of activities and deliverables and verifies established link with agreed progress measurement procedures
  • Reviews and checks Contractor’s progress reports for accuracy of progress measurement. Verifies, reviews and endorses claimed progress reported by Contractor
  • Reviews and endorses schedule and progress Baselines and forecasts prepared by Contractor
  • Analyzes schedule and progress trends reported by Contractor
  • Supports PMT with ongoing project schedule and progress analysis, reporting and forecasting activities. Periodically updates CO2 Sequestration Project Level 1 schedule to incorporate schedule updates from various packages
  • Develops and maintains overall project schedules and ensuring that these products reflect the approved project design/execution scope. Periodically monitors interfaces and liaise with project teams to mitigate any adverse trends
  • Responds to ad hoc requests from PMT related to Scheduling and Reporting, including development of progress metrics, and/or key performance indicators
  • Ensure PMT and Contractors are working towards the correct priorities and schedules have clear Critical Path & Sub Critical Paths to allow for timely sequenced start-up of the facilities as defined in the CO2 Sequestration Project Management Control Plan
  • Reviews productivity frequently to ensure Contractor can achieve the plan and advises when slippages are seen in Productivity Factor (PF) or Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Business related subject or equivalent experience
  • 10 years’ experience in a major project environment within the oil and gas industry, with exposure in planning, cost and risk management including project controls, cost and schedule development
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good Follow-up skills
  • Good Problem-Solving skills
  • Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications and some technical applications
  • Professional knowledge of Primavera (planning software)
  • Any qualification, technical or knowledge requirements may be waived through relevant work experience

What we offer

  • Salary:
    • Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance
  • Work Schedule:
    • 10 Hours / 6 Days
  • Duration:
    • 31 Sept 2026 with possible extension
  • Location:
    • Qatar

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