Project Management Specialist - Project Planning_MB30

NES Fircroft; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Doha, Qatar seeks a Project Management Specialist - Project Planning_MB30 to drive scheduling, planning and controls across the project lifecycle. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing and site teams to ensure milestones and contractual commitments are met.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and strong experience with Primavera P6, MS Project and ERP systems, with Power BI knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, operations management or related discipline.
• Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, controls or program management in industrial, energy, oil & gas or manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
• Collaborative team player with cross-functional relationship skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and project scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle ERP) and project reporting; Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Monitor progress, analyze schedule performance and propose mitigations.
• Produce forecasts, projections and performance reports for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Review schedules, measure progress and assess impact of changes and constraints.
• Track billing, revenue recognition and contractual events; support forecasting.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Fulfillment and Site teams.
• Support material planning and procurement aligned with milestones.
• Communicate updates on performance, risks, opportunities and deliverables to stakeholders.
• Coordinate site execution activities during installation, commissioning and start-up.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Project controls

Program management

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel / data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / PM / Operations Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Project Management Specialist - Project Planning_MB30

Location: Doha, Qatar

Rotation / Work Schedule: 5 days a week / 8-9 hours a day

Contract Duration: 12 months renewable as per business need

Role-based (Office, Onshore, Offshore or Workshop): Office Based

Role Type : NES Contractor

Role Summary: - The Deputy Project Planner & Controller collaborates across multiple functions to ensure successful project execution, customer satisfaction, and business performance. As a key member of the Project Management team, this role is responsible for planning, scheduling, controlling, and monitoring project activities throughout the project lifecycle, while ensuring alignment with contractual commitments, business objectives, and customer expectations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, defining target dates and baseline plans, and ensuring all project work packages, dependencies, milestones, and constraints are accurately incorporated into the planning scenario using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Monitoring project progress, analyzing schedule performance, identifying critical risks and issues, and proposing mitigation and recovery actions to support on-time project delivery.
• Producing accurate forecasts, project projections, and performance reports, ensuring timely visibility of project status for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Updating and reviewing project schedules, measuring progress against baseline plans, and evaluating the impact of changes, delays, and execution constraints.
• Tracking project financial milestones related to billing, revenue recognition, and contractual events, while supporting forecasting activities and target versus actual performance analysis.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Fulfillment, and Site teams to ensure project requirements are aligned with schedule commitments and execution strategies.
• Supporting material planning and procurement activities, ensuring timely availability of materials and alignment with project milestones.
• Maintaining regular communication with project stakeholders, providing clear and accurate updates on project performance, risks, opportunities, and key deliverables.
• Supporting site execution activities including installation, commissioning, and start-up phases by coordinating stakeholders, monitoring site progress, managing execution constraints, and ensuring alignment between field activities and the overall project schedule.
• Issuing and maintaining project control documentation and integrated planning tools in accordance with project governance standards and business processes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate proven experience in project planning, scheduling, project controls, or program management within industrial, energy, oil & gas, or manufacturing environments.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
• Be a collaborative team player capable of building trust and fostering strong cross-functional relationships.
• Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications and project scheduling tools, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Have experience with ERP systems (such as Oracle ERP) and project reporting tools; Power BI knowledge is considered an advantage.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead planning and project control activities within complex project environments.
• Proven capability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive informed decision-making.
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction and project delivery excellence.
• Experience with risk management, forecasting, and project performance measurement.
• Knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to drive collaboration toward common objectives.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and execution focus.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.