Head Planner EPC-1 (N-1232)

Mekdam Technical Services; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mekdam Technical Services in Doha, Qatar seeks a Head Planner EPC-1 (N-1232) to lead planning and scheduling for the NFXP-NFE Onshore Project EPC-1, ensuring timely execution and transparent reporting. The role requires strong oversight of program planning, risk identification, and project dashboards.

The candidate will lead Schedule Risk Workshops, ensure contractor plans meet contractual obligations, and drive timely management of change to protect schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years project planning experience in EPC oil & gas projects.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
• GCC experience desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline is required.
• Advanced degree or PMP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and scheduling of the project program and report deviations and risks to senior management.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency of planning reports and dashboards.
• Represent planning in PMT meetings and lead Schedule Risk Workshops to ensure milestones are met.
• Manage changes and claims related to project schedule and conduct forensic schedule analysis when needed.
• Gatekeeper for schedule assurance to deliver project handover targets in line with contractual obligations.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced professional degree in Project Management or PMP

Job description

About the job Head Planner EPC-1 (N-1232)

Job Description Highlights:

• The Head Planner is a critical position necessary to achieve the successful and timely execution of NFXP-NFE Onshore Project EPC-1 by ensuring effective operation and reporting of Planning and Scheduling in the EPC-1 Business Division.
• Oversees Planning and Scheduling of the project program, monitoring alignment with defined targets and identifying deviations and risks to be reported to the EPC-1 Business Division Manager, EPC-1 Project Manager and EPC-1 PMT. Oversees project progress and performance, supports timely identification of potential issues and mitigation actions.
• Oversees and manages accuracy, completeness, transparency, and consistency of reporting/dashboards, including those prepared and issued by the EPC-1 Contractor.
• Provides planning representation in PMT meetings; provides an overview on progress, risks, and trends, addressing specific areas of concern and ways to mitigate them. Participates in Schedule Risk Workshops and leads schedule risk assessment to ensure adherence to approved parameters.
• Ensures EPC-1 Contractors procedures and processes comply with the contract obligations and other COMPANY requirements. Leads and participates in COMPANY quality assurance audits and reviews to ensure robustness, accuracy and deliverability of baseline schedules and identifies opportunities to enhance overall value.
• Supports COMPANY review of EPC-1 Contractor claims, extension of time submissions and carries out forensic schedule analysis during disputes. Drives timely Management of Change for changes that may affect project schedule targets. Acts as gatekeeper for project planning in the schedule assurance process to ensure deliverability of project schedule milestones in accordance with contractual obligations to meet project handover targets.
• Bachelors degree in an Engineering Discipline
• Advanced professional degree in Project Management or Certified PMP is desirable or equivalent professional association.
• Minimum of 12 years project planning experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction of major oil & gas projects, preferably LNG.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience is desirable.
• Project controls/management with significant prior experience of project planning through all project phases from inception to handover.
• Work experience in the GCC Countries is desirable.