Lead Planner

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

Job Description

We are constantly growing and are currently looking for one (1) Lead Planner to join our top qualified and knowledgeable team in our newly awarded Oil & Gas project in the Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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!

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.

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.

What you will need to do:

• 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.
• 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:

- Control of Planning & Scheduling

- Progress Measurement

- Reporting

• 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.
• In coordination/consultation with the Project Controls Manager, highlights to the Project’s Management any deviation and/or delays from the approved plan.
• Participates in coordination with the project controls manager in the preparation of claims & extension of time using the appropriate delay analysis method.
• Liaises and assists the project controls manager in preparing weekly & monthly reports, budget preparation and maintains proper project planning records.
• 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.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

What you will need to have:

• University degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in EPC Projects above US$ 100M with ADNOC (or equivalent) with direct involvement in Engineering, Procurement and Construction is essential.
• Previous employment with leading EPC contractors is highly preferable.
• Capability to perform under stressful situations.
• Substantial planning, delay analysis and schedule risk analysis.
• Experience in engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and schedule quality compliance.

You are someone who:

• Accurately scopes out the length and difficulty of tasks and project; sets objectives and monitors progress accordingly
• Can collaborate smoothly cross-functionally and build effective and highly collaborative teams
• Can be counted on to achieve goals, demonstrating a fighting spirit and perseverance
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives to get things done and improve working output
• Is effective at solving problems and troubleshooting; makes timely decisions based on rational thinking and vigorous analysis
• Demonstrates people management skills

What is in it for you:

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!

Please note that you will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview. In the meantime, do not hesitate to stay in touch and keep monitoring our open vacancies and our LinkedIn page! Rest assured that your application will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations.