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 per approved scope.

• Reviews contractor project control procedures for compliance.

• Verifies accuracy of contractor progress reports.

• Monitors EPC contractor schedules for logic, detail, and interfaces.

• Integrates subcontractor schedules into the EPC master schedule.

• Integrates vendor and supplier schedules for critical equipment and materials.

• Tracks and evaluates contractor performance against schedule controls.

• Assesses schedule impacts of changes and updates approved revisions.

• Identifies potential schedule issues, recommends corrective actions, and ensures implementation.

• Conducts progress review meetings and reports status to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business Management, or related discipline.

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in EPC oil & gas project scheduling and controls.

• Strong knowledge of project controls principles and concepts.

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

• Skilled in developing work methods per company policies and engineering standards.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Able to manage tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and shifting priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Works effectively with minimal supervision.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal English skills

• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization abilities

• Effective negotiating and influencing skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Advanced computer literacy: Primavera P6, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 v18+

• Proficient in Primavera Schedule Risk Analysis or similar software

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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