Senior Planning & Scheduling Lead - Oil & Gas

KBR; Kuwait City; Presencial; KWD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KBR’s Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group seeks a Lead Planning / Schedule Engineer to lead planning activities across oil & gas and building projects in Kuwait City. You will supervise planning staff, manage the project schedule, and ensure robust planning processes in alignment with client requirements and company standards.

The role requires strong experience in planning software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project), extensive post-graduation experience, and demonstrated ability to drive

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum 10 years total post-graduation experience.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience in oil and gas and buildings projects.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Must have at least 5 years hands-on experience in Planning.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Planning Software like Primavera, MS Project.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise the planning function during design and/or construction stages of assigned project/projects.
• Assess effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance.
• Carry out work in accordance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems.
• Manage the Planning Team to deliver a complete Planning/Scheduling service to the Organization.
• Supervise and direct all activities of the Planning Focal Point and the Planning Engineers.
• Work directly with the client’s UEV Cost & Planning to ensure the Planning processes, procedures and systems are implemented and subject to continuous improvement reviews.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports as required, and analyze contractors’ reports.
• Manage the appropriate activities and process to ensure the preparation of Assets and that Shutdown plans are carried out in a consistent and accurate manner.
• Liaise with the Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Operations Development and Asset Focal Points to ensure the planning process accurately reflects the work scopes and requirements of the managers.
• Liaise with the Management Team on all relevant costs and planning issues.
• Prepare regular status reports and forecasts for project management and client review.
• Supervise and develop other planning and specialist support staff at home and/or field office locations.
• Maintain the current and baseline schedule, analyse the effect of proposed changes and maintain the baseline change control authorisation process.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Influencing and persuasion

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Herramientas

Primavera

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

KBR’s Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group seeks a Lead Planning / Schedule Engineer to lead planning activities across oil & gas and building projects in Kuwait City. You will supervise planning staff, manage the project schedule, and ensure robust planning processes in alignment with client requirements and company standards.

The role requires strong experience in planning software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project), extensive post-graduation experience, and demonstrated ability to drive