Lead Planning Engineer - Construction

KBR Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified Lead Planning Engineer - Construction for a PMC project, initially based in Abu Dhabi with future relocation to Ruwais Site, UAE. You will lead planning activities across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up, ensuring baselines, progress tracking and dashboards are maintained.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 20+ years in EPC execution, with preference for FEED/EPC experience and certifications such as PMP, PMI-SP, CCP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 20+ years in EPC oil & gas project execution with mega FEED/EPC experience.
• Experience with gas processing/NGL EPC/detail engineering projects is preferred.
• Proven leadership of planning teams on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control for large Oil & Gas construction projects.
• Develop integrated schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up.
• Coordinate with PM, engineering, procurement, construction and subcontractors.
• Provide EVM, delay analysis, recovery plans, and time extension claims.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

CPM analysis

Risk analysis

Project controls

Communication

Contract management

Education

Bachelor degree in relevant field

PMP certification (preferred)

PMI-SP/ CCP/ Primavera certifications (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Lead Planning Engineer - Construction

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Job Title: Lead Planning Engineer - Construction

KBR Abu Dhabi is currently seeking a qualified Lead Planning Engineer - Construction for a PMC project to be initially based in the city and later moving to Ruwais Site - UAE

Profiles matching below criteria only will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control of large-scale Oil & Gas construction projects by developing and maintaining integrated project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities. Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractor teams to establish project baselines, monitor progress, perform critical path and schedule risk analyses, and identify potential delays and mitigation measures. Prepare look-ahead plans, progress reports, S-curves, manpower histograms, and performance dashboards, ensuring accurate progress measurement and forecasting. Support project controls functions through earned value analysis, delay analysis, recovery planning, extension of time (EOT) claims, and management reporting while ensuring compliance with client requirements, project procedures, and industry best practices. Provide leadership and guidance to planning engineers and contribute to the successful delivery of projects within approved timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is a MUST. At least 5 years in a Lead Planning Engineer role within Oil & Gas EPC projects. Must have handled mega Oil & Gas FEED/ EPC Projects Minimum Overall 20+ years of experience in execution of EPC contracts in the Oil & Gas industry Experience in Gas Processing/NGL & EPC/Detail Engineering project.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• PMP (Project Management Professional)


• PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional)


• AACE Certification (CCP)


• Primavera P6 Professional Certification