Junior Planning Engineer

4 days ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates KBR, Inc. Full time
Roles and responsibilities

A Lead Planning Engineer is a senior role within project management, primarily responsible for overseeing the planning activities for large-scale projects, ensuring that all aspects of the project are scheduled, resourced, and delivered on time. This position involves developing, managing, and optimizing the project plan, ensuring that the team adheres to timelines, and identifying any potential risks or delays. The Lead Planning Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and that milestones are met within budget and time constraints.

This role is typically found in industries such as construction, oil and gas, engineering, and infrastructure development, where large projects require detailed planning and coordination.

Core Responsibilities:

  1. Project Scheduling and Planning:

    • Develop comprehensive project schedules for all phases, from design and procurement through to construction and commissioning.
    • Create detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) to organize the project into manageable tasks.
    • Use scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) to create, monitor, and update project timelines.
    • Ensure that all work activities are well-defined, resourced, and scheduled appropriately.

  2. Resource Management:

    • Collaborate with various departments (e.g., engineering, procurement, construction) to ensure proper allocation of resources such as personnel, equipment, and materials.
    • Monitor the availability of resources and anticipate potential shortages or bottlenecks in the project timeline.
    • Optimize resource utilization by adjusting schedules and assignments as needed to maintain efficiency.

  3. Risk Management and Mitigation:

    • Identify potential risks to the project's timeline and quality, including delays, budget overruns, or resource shortages.
    • Develop risk mitigation strategies and incorporate them into the project schedule.
    • Track risks throughout the project lifecycle and update the risk management plan to reflect new or evolving risks.

  4. Progress Monitoring and Reporting:

    • Monitor the ongoing progress of the project against the planned schedule and milestones.
    • Generate regular status reports that highlight any discrepancies, delays, or issues.
    • Provide accurate forecasts for project completion and any adjustments needed to meet deadlines.
    • Identify and resolve any issues that may arise to ensure project stays on track.

  5. Coordination and Communication:

    • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure all teams are aligned with the project's goals and timelines.
    • Communicate clearly with stakeholders regarding the project's status, including any challenges, delays, or adjustments.
    • Lead and facilitate planning meetings to discuss progress, resource allocation, and potential concerns.

  6. Budget Management and Control:

    • Work closely with the Cost Engineer or Project Manager to ensure that the project stays within budget.
    • Track costs and analyze the impact of schedule changes on project finances.
    • Implement corrective actions to prevent cost overruns caused by scheduling issues.

  7. Change Management:

    • Assess the impact of scope changes or new requirements on the project schedule.
    • Update project schedules to accommodate changes, ensuring that all changes are communicated to the project team and stakeholders.
    • Work with the Change Control Board (CCB) to document and approve any schedule changes.

  8. Quality Assurance:

    • Ensure that all scheduling and planning activities meet the organization's quality standards.
    • Conduct quality checks on schedules, reports, and documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness.
    • Oversee the development and implementation of quality control procedures to improve planning accuracy.

  9. Project Documentation and Record Keeping:

    • Maintain and manage all project scheduling documents, including schedules, work plans, resource plans, and risk management documentation.
    • Ensure that project records are up-to-date and compliant with organizational policies and external standards.
    • Archive project documentation for future reference or audits.
Desired candidate profile
  • JOB PURPOSE:

In a supervisory capacity, provide Project Planning, Scheduling and Monitoring activities for the assigned projects and to monitor the performance of the EPC Contractors on the major/complex high value Capital Projects

  • QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent

Minimum Experience

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

  • 12 years of experience associated with Projects and/or Contracts including at least 5 years' experience in planning engineering including at least 8 years of experience Planning, scheduling / Project Controls activities in the EPC organization in Oil, Gas or Petrochemical industry. Must have 2 years of experience in similar position.
  • Must have experience in LNG projects.

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