Senior Project Planner

WorleyParsons; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 74,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Senior Project Planner in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role includes managing project schedules and ensuring quality assurance in planning for multi-discipline projects within the oil and gas sector. Candidates should have substantial experience in planning and scheduling, with a focus on EPC environments. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports sustainable change.

Benefits

Diverse workplace

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must have a proven track record of executing planning and scheduling activities in multiple projects in Design & Engineering, Procurement and Construction.
• High level of understanding of management of schedule interfaces across multi-functional teams.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the execution of project control deliverables.
• Administration of schedule forecasts and conduct Critical Path Analysis.
• Perform periodic critical path analysis to identify potential problems.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Critical Path Analysis

Quality Assurance

Project management

EPC experience

Job description

Job Description - Senior Project Planner (SAU00BW)

Senior Project Planner - SAU00BW

Company: Worley

Job

Planner/Scheduler

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Job Posting

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

At Worley, we’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and can thrive is essential to our mission of delivering sustainable change. We know that diverse and inclusive cultures are safer and more innovative. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and diversity characteristics and warmly encourage disabled or neuro-divergent candidates to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the execution of the multi-discipline Pre-FEED, FEED & EPC project control deliverables reviews in both local and Contractor international offices.
• Administration of schedule forecasts, Critical Path Analysis. When required perform Monte Carlo analysis for the level 3 Schedule.
• Review and comment contractor’s construction plan/schedule for contract compliance, logical sequence, review schedule’s integrity for logic links, resource loading and perform critical path analysis/float analysis.
• Perform periodically critical path analysis to identify potential problems early enough for the project team to react and correct the situation.
• Quality Assurance – Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system.
• Must have a proven track record of executing planning and scheduling activities in multiple projects in Design & Engineering, Procurement and Construction in the oil and gas industry and field experience in EPC environment.
• High level of understanding of management of schedule interfaces across multi-functional Company and Contractors’ groups.
• Develop the schedule for engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Accountable to Controls Manager for timely and accurate input of data, thorough and accurate review and analysis of schedules, and timely and accurate document production.
• Provide oversight and review of the EPC contractor planning and scheduling including EPC contractors staffing plans, manpower histograms, project progress measurement, etc.
• Identify key schedule and progress issues to project and project controls management to allow timely corrective action.
• Contributing to the set-up of the Project Management and Project Controls tools, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Establish Rules of Credit and Progress Measurement procedure in cooperation with Contractors.
• Review and comment Contractor Schedules, Cost forecasts, Progress Measurement methodology.
• Take all contractor schedule and integrate into master schedule.
• Review earned value analysis based on input from construction team and Contractor and compare to progress reflected in schedule.
• Review Contractors’ invoices and make recommendations for payment of undisputed amounts.
• Initiate and participate in Interactive Planning sessions.
• Prepare PMC weekly and monthly reports.
• Support for cash flow development, reporting and analysis.
• Review change orders for schedule impact.

Qualification

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.