Lead Planning Engineer – Buildings Projects

KBR; al-Ahmadi; Presencial; KWD 38.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KBR’s Sustainable Technology Solutions group seeks a Lead Planning/Schedule Engineer for a 5-year PMC contract in Kuwait. You will manage planning activities across design and construction, lead a planning team, and coordinate with client stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-scope project delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 5–10 years in planning, with hands-on experience in Primavera or MS Project.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 10+ years total post-graduation experience.
• 5+ years post-graduation experience in buildings projects.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• At least 5 years hands-on experience in Planning.
• 5+ years’ experience with Primavera and/or MS Project.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise the planning function during design and/or construction stages.
• Assess effectiveness of working practices and systems; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure work is carried out in line with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems.
• Lead the Planning Team to deliver a complete Planning/Scheduling service.
• Direct all activities of the Planning Focal Point and the Planning Engineers.
• Collaborate with client UEV Cost & Planning to implement processes and reviews.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports and analyse contractor reports.
• Manage assets preparation and ensure Shutdown plans are carried out consistently.
• Liaise with Engineering Manager, Construction Manager and Asset Focal Points to align planning with work scope.
• Prepare status reports and forecasts for project management and client review.
• Develop planning staff at home and field locations.
• Maintain current and baseline schedules and the baseline change control process.

Conocimientos

Analysis & problem solving

Creativity/innovation

Communications (written & oral)

Formal presentation skills

Influence & persuasion

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Herramientas

Primavera

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

KBR’s Sustainable Technology Solutions group seeks a Lead Planning/Schedule Engineer for a 5-year PMC contract in Kuwait. You will manage planning activities across design and construction, lead a planning team, and coordinate with client stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-scope project delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 5–10 years in planning, with hands-on experience in Primavera or MS Project.