The Planning Lead purpose and responsibility is to provide schedule development, maintenance, monitor and control of confidential and sensitive schedule and cost related data, schedule and planning evaluation / examination, schedule and cost developmental consolidation, cost reporting and analyzing, monitoring and formulating cost improvement recommendations.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains project schedules ensuring they reflect the approved project design/execution scope.
• Reviews Contractor project control procedures to ensure requirements are met.
• Reviews and checks Contractor progress reports for accuracy of progress measurement.
• Reviews and monitors the EPC Contractor’s schedules for logic, detail, and interfaces.
• Ensures subcontractor schedules are integrated into overall EPC schedules.
• Ensures vendor and supplier schedules for critical equipment and bulks are integrated into overall EPC schedules.
• Monitors and appraises Contractor performance against control plans for progress and schedule control.
• Evaluates project changes for schedule impact and incorporates approved changes into the overall schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business, Management/Administration, or Commercial disciplines.

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in project scheduling and controls for EPC oil & gas capital projects or operating companies.

• Thorough and extensive knowledge of project controls principles, theories, and concepts.

• At least 5–7 years of site/field scheduling experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Developed work methods per company policies, management directives, schedules, and engineering standards

• Strong troubleshooting, planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.

• Adaptable to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and changing priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal English; effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Works independently within defined roles.

• Advanced computer skills: Primavera P6 (v18+), Schedule Risk Analysis tools, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Why Join Us?

At IRM Energy & Technology, we’re driving innovation in the energy and technology sectors, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team in Qatar.

• We invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities and clear paths for advancement.
• Work on cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of energy and technology.
• Live and work in Qatar, a rapidly developing country with world-class infrastructure, tax benefits, and an exciting cultural scene.
• Join a diverse team that values collaboration, creativity, and respect for all perspectives.
• Enjoy attractive compensation packages.

 
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