Lead Planner

ArchirodonGroup; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon Group in Kuwait is seeking a Lead Planner for a major EPC project. You will prepare baselines, coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning stages, and monitor progress.

The ideal candidate has a university degree in Engineering, at least 15 years' relevant EPC exposure, experience on projects above US$100M with ADNOC (or equivalent), and strong Primavera P6 skills. Fluent English is essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 15 years’ relevant EPC experience.
• Experience on EPC projects above US$100M with ADNOC (or equivalent).
• Proven ability to perform planning, delay analysis and reporting.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Prepare baseline/revised schedules with the Project Team for all EPC phases.
• Assist in reports/registers and control of planning, scheduling, progress, and reporting.
• Review schedule updates and coordinate with project teams to maintain progress.
• Highlight deviations/delays to management and support extension of time claims.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports, budgets, and maintain planning records.
• Participate in site meetings to discuss schedule and changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead planning

Scheduling

Progress tracking

Delay analysis

Project controls

Teamwork

Report writing

Communication

Education

University degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Company Description

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We are constantly growing and are currently looking for a full of potential and reliable Lead Plannerto join our top qualified and knowledgeable team in one of our projects in Kuwait.

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:

Expat package is on the shelf, 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 findaproud,productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!

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Additional Information

Depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level, a background check on your profile may be carried out.