Senior Project Planner

TechnipFMC plc; Kongsberg; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company cabins

In-house gym

Sports teams

Good insurance and retirement plans

Onboarding program and internal growth

Job summary

TechnipFMC Norge is seeking a Senior Project Planner in Kongsberg to lead the establishment and control of schedules for studies, tenders, and project execution. The role requires developing Level 3/4 schedules spanning engineering to commissioning and presenting updates to management.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering/business degree, 5–7 years of offshore planning experience, and strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, with offshore installation exposure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-7 years of planning experience within offshore, subsea, SURF, EPCI, or energy projects.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Experience in offshore installation campaigns, vessel operations, and subsea project execution is preferred.
• Good understanding of project controls principles including progress measurement, forecasting, change management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and control project schedules for studies, tenders, and project execution phases.
• Develop and maintain integrated Level 3 and Level 4 schedules across engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Prepare offshore execution schedules and vessel plans based on daily progress reports.
• Monitor project progress, schedule performance, manpower utilization, and milestones against baselines.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and recovery planning.
• Prepare and present internal and client project reports and management presentations.
• Forecast and monitor project resource requirements and support manpower planning.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Self-driven

Structured

Analytical

Solution oriented

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Establish, maintain, and control project schedules for studies, tenders, and project execution phases in accordance with contract requirements.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management
• Minimum 5-7 years of planning experience within offshore, subsea, SURF, EPCI, or energy projects
• Strong experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Experience in offshore installation campaigns, vessel operations, and subsea project execution is preferred
• Must be able to legally work and reside in Norway, without sponsorship
• Onboarding program and opportunities for internal growth
• Development activities
• Benefits like company cabins, in-house gym, and sports teams
• Good insurance and retirement plans

Join Team TechnipFMC as our new Senior Project Planner in Kongsberg!

Job Purpose:

To support our dynamic growth, TechnipFMC Norge is looking for a senior project planner. You will join a team consisting of inspiring and dedicated people. Our vision is to proactively deliver quality services to our projects and leaders - ensuring informed management of risk and decision making.

Job Description:

• Establish, maintain, and control project schedules for studies, tenders, and project execution phases in accordance with contract requirements and TechnipFMC planning standards.
• Develop and maintain integrated Level 3 and Level 4 schedules covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, offshore operations, commissioning, and project close-out activities.
• Prepare and maintain offshore execution schedules and vessel plans based on daily progress reports and operational requirements.
• Monitor project progress, schedule performance, manpower utilization, and key milestones against approved baselines.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, what-if scenarios, and recovery planning to support proactive project execution.
• Identify, assess, and manage schedule changes, including impact analysis, mitigation actions, and communication of schedule implications to project management and stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain schedule forecasts and provide recommendations when performance deviates from plan.
• Support tendering and business development activities through preparation of execution schedules, resource forecasts, and planning deliverables.
• Prepare and present internal and client project reports, schedule updates, performance metrics, and management presentations.
• Liaise with clients, project management teams, engineering, procurement, operations, and project controls functions to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Forecast and monitor project resource requirements and support manpower planning activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior planners and contribute to competence development within the planning function.
• Support baseline establishment, baseline revisions, and project change management processes.

You are meant for this job if:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or equivalent.
• Relevant experience may compensate for lack of formal education.
• Minimum 5-7 years of planning experience within offshore, subsea, SURF, EPCI, or energy projects.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Experience in offshore installation campaigns, vessel operations, and subsea project execution is preferred.
• Good understanding of project controls principles, including progress measurement, forecasting, change management, and reporting.
• Ability to analyze complex schedules and identify risks and opportunities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-driven, structured, analytical, and solution oriented.
• Ability to work independently and support multiple projects and tenders simultaneously.

Your future at TechnipFMC:

• Your journey starts with our onboarding program
• As an international company, we provide you with great opportunities for internal growth
• You will have the opportunity to attend development activities
• We have benefits like company cabins, in-house gym, and sports teams
• You will be secured by good insurance and retirements plans
• Collaborative and innovative atmosphere that promotes teamwork.

Practicalities:

• Application date: 8th of November 2026, candidates will be evaluated on a continuing basis
• Place of work: Kongsberg
• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in Norway, without sponsorship

• Microsoft Project
• Prognoser
• Risikoanalyse

TechnipFMC is a global leader in the energy industry, specialized in subsea and surface technologies integrated projects, products, and services. Our mission and vision are to enhance performance and drive real change in the traditional and new energy industry. How we do it is by constantly challenging conventions, tackling some of the most complex technical and engineering challenges and investing in our 20,000+ employees worldwide.

If contributing to breakthrough projects in a truly global playground inspires you, this might be the opportunity for you.

TechnipFMC promotes inclusion and diversity, guaranteeing equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability or any other plurality.