Lead Planner

Archirodon Group N.V; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

A leading international EPC Group in Kuwait is seeking a highly experienced Project Controls professional with a minimum of 15 years in EPC projects exceeding US$ 100M. The role involves preparing baseline schedules, conducting delay analysis, and liaising with project teams. Candidates should possess a University degree in Engineering, be fluent in English, and have proficiency in Primavera P6. This opportunity offers competitive salary and benefits while working in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in EPC Projects above US$ 100M with direct involvement in Engineering, Procurement and Construction.
• Fluency in the English language.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Contract Baseline Schedule for the EPC Project.
• Reviews project schedule updates and coordinates with project teams.
• Prepares claims and extension of time using delay analysis.
• 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.

Skills

Project Controls

Planning and Scheduling

Delay Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

University degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

• Job Level: Highly experienced professional (10 - 15 years)

Company Description

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:

• Organized, committed and hard worker
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player with high attention to details
• An analytical thinker
• A result driven person combined with problem solving techniques
• Report writing and communication 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 createmega 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!

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