Construction Planner

Kintec Global Recruitment; Tarragona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment agency is searching for a Project Planner to work in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in project planning within the oil and gas industry. Responsibilities include developing project schedules and conducting Critical Path Analyses. The position is full-time and fully site-based, offering the opportunity to engage with various project teams. A knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years major project planning engineering experience in a site environment, preferably in oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrated technical competency in the field of project planning.
• Very good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable interpersonal and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand the project schedule and work process for plan creation.
• Develop fully integrated Baseline EPC Level 3 schedules.
• Provide monthly updates of Project Master Level 3 schedules.
• Conduct Critical Path Analyses and recommend mitigating actions.

Skills

Project planning engineering

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Interpersonal skills

Team-building skills

Proactive work approach

Tools

Deltek Acumen Risk

Microsoft Project

Deltek Acumen Risk

Job description

Location: Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

Contract Duration: 12 months, Annually Renewable

Type of Contract: Residential Contract Role

Shift Pattern: 9 hours per day, 5 days per week (M-F). No Hybrid or work from home as this is a fully site based role.

Job Description

• Understand the project schedule, the schedule basis, and the work process to be followed for plan creation
• Have detailed knowledge of the project scope report and execution strategy, including client reporting requirements to support project management
• Work with Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Procurement Managers, Construction Managers, Project Engineers and Lead Engineers to proactively develop and status the schedule
• Develop fully integrated Baseline EPC Level 3 schedules
• Utilise the AWP process and work alongside the construction team to develop Level 3 Construction schedule supported by Engineering and Procurement
• Develop Construction Progress Measurement System (PMS)
• Interface with subcontractors to ensure schedule alignment
• Provide monthly updates of Project Master Level 3 schedules
• Collect information and produce monthly Status Reports
• Conduct Critical Path Analyses and recommend mitigating actions where necessary
• Produce progress and productivity curves and earned value reporting
• Produce and issue formal reports with input from Projects
• Prepare ad hoc progress reports to facilitate effective controls within Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning
• Provide statistical data for management reviews
• Participate in regular project team reviews, Public Planning Meetings, and Last Planner Meetings
• Initiate day-to-day discussions with all groups involved in the project to assess the change / schedule implication of ongoing work
• Conduct schedule reduction exercises to provide ballpark schedule views for alternatives
• Assist project team in developing action plans to avoid or minimise cost / schedule overruns

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years major project planning engineering experience in a site environment, preferably in oil and gas industry
• Experienced user of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated technical competency in the field of project planning
• Very good oral and written communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Demonstrable interpersonal and team-building skills
• Experience with Deltek Acumen Risk is an advantage

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Project Management

Industries

• Oil and Gas and Oil, Gas, and Mining