Head of Planning

Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specialising in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.





We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source for Head of Planning. This is a long-term contract role working on a residential basis 6-days per week / 10 hours to be based at site (Ras Laffan Industrial City).








Please see details below:





Title: Head of Planning


Start Date: Negotiable (typically within 1 month notice)


Duration: 36 months (potential for extension)


Location: Site (Ras Laffan Industrial City), Qatar


Working Schedule: 6-days per week / 10 hours per day








Job Purpose:


Assure the most effective method of performance for project controls specifically project planning / scheduling management including schedule analysis (schedule risk, critical / sub-critical activities, schedule variance) through timely execution of key activities and compliance with standardised processes.








Key Accountabilities:

• Implement management and technical direction for all facets of the Planning / Scheduling function (schedule development, schedule risk, schedule analysis, schedule reporting, resources, productivity, schedule impact assessment, schedule management) by establishing a set of project control planning / schedule procedures, guidelines, and flow charts to suit project requirements and needs to support management decision making process.
  
• Manage project planning / scheduling team, coordinate input from PMT functions such as engineering, procurement, construction, completion/commissioning, interface etc. Supervise all planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, analysis, and schedule recommendations for improvement.
  
• Ensure effective project planning / scheduling measures are executed by the contractors and subcontractors’ organizations.
  
• Manage the preparation of project controls Gates deliverables specially planning / scheduling deliverables in line with Company Project Management System.
  
• Ensure effective implementation and updating the Project Planning / Scheduling procedure.
  
• Coordinate the collecting, consolidating, analysing, and reporting, control trend and progress measurement information to ensure overall project status is assessed and potential problem areas identified. Conduct schedule delay / impact analysis, review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources required to affect such plans.
  
• Implement project changes, ensure schedule impacts are assessed and reflected & considered; ensure incorporation of approved changes impact into overall schedule stewardship and reporting.
  
• Evaluate contractor’s performance and progress in areas of project controls (planning / scheduling) assessing any discrepancies and reverting to contractor for clarifications/corrections. Identify and ensure appropriate planning systems, fully integrated and appropriate for the project.
  
• Provide an interface between Division Manager and EPC contractor with respect to project controls (planning / scheduling) and reporting. 
  

Qualifications  


Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or business administration.





Knowledge and/or Experience:

• 12 years’ experience in a major project environment within the oil and gas industry, with exposure in project controls specifically planning / scheduling management with 5 years supervisory experience.
  
• Experience with EPC Contractors, Sub-contractors and Vendors involved in the oil and gas industry.