Lead Planner/Scheduler (Offshore experience must)

KBR Inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Lead Planner/Scheduler with offshore oil and gas experience. This role involves developing project schedules using Primavera P6 and tracking progress to ensure project objectives are met. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience, strong knowledge of planning software, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Planning and Scheduling for Offshore Oil and Gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of Planning and Scheduling software.
• Familiarity with the specific challenges of the Offshore Oil and Gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and track resource-loaded FEED, Detailed Engineering and EPC Project Schedules.
• Track project progress against the baseline schedule and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze schedule slippage and perform delay and disruption analysis.

Skills

Planning and Scheduling

Team Coordination

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

MS Project

Job description

Lead Planner/Scheduler (Offshore experience must)Lead Planner/Scheduler (with Offshore Oil and Gas experience)

• Develop, update and track Level 1 to Level 4 resource-loaded FEED, Detailed Engineering and EPC Project Schedules using Primavera (P6). Establish and set up Project Progress Measurement System and define the Progress Rules of Credit for Engineering and Procurement.
• Track project progress against the baseline schedule, identify deviations, implement corrective actions.
• Prepare progress and status reports, including schedule updates and performance metrics.
• Analyze schedule slippage, identify impacts of changes, and perform forensic and retrospective delay and disruption analysis to determine causes and effects.
• Work with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather data, define objectives, and ensure alignment.
• Set up alerts for critical contractual and milestone dates. Identify potential project issues and risks and develop solutions to keep projects on track.
• Prepare and update Staffing Plan, Man-Hours and Manpower forecasts, charts, and histograms for the project.
• Lead, supervise, and provide guidance, direction, and mentoring to Junior Planner/Schedulers.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with minimum of 10 years’ experience in Planning and Scheduling for Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC Offshore Oil and Gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of Planning and Scheduling software Primavera P6, Power BI, MS Project, etc.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills (verbal and written) for reports, team coordination, and presentation to the Client. Ability to analyze operational data to identify and implement improvements. Ability to anticipate and solve problems to keep the project on track. Familiarity with the Offshore Oil and Gas industry and its specific challenges