Planner

The position exists to work in a team environment to proactively contribute in the delivery of the project KPI's through the effective management of the project planning and associated Reporting and Monitoring tools.

• Prepare, manage and update resource loaded project Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning schedule using appropriate scheduling software (Primavera) as per requirements of Project Controls Plan.
• Ensure all schedules are updated with the following information on a weekly basis:
• Percentage progress complete as per information received from Engineering Manager, Procurement Manager, Site Manager and Construction Team
• Third Party impacts and delay issues as they occur
• Additional work activities as a result of changes to contracted scope
• Acceleration plans
• Liaise with construction functions, and others as required, including third parties, to maintain awareness of project activities, their status, and their impact on the project schedule and manpower requirements
• Prepare and Issue all required weekly reports in the required project format as per the project reporting matrix.
• Assess and communicate schedule impact of change notifications.
• Monitor overall project progress status, achievement of major milestones, and analyze project performance in relation to planned performance.
• Attend project progress and performance status meetings as required.
• Liaise with cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the schedules.
• Participate in schedule risk analysis as required.
• Participate in disruption and prolongation impact analysis, EOT entitlement, Forensic Delay Analysis as required.
• Work in a matrix team environment that includes the sharing of information with other Teams.
• Other duties as assigned by the Commercial Manager/Site Manager.
• Prepare and issue the following as required in line with project templates:
• Daily reports
• Plan of the Day presentations
• Weekly reports
• Monthly reports
• Minutes of weekly meetings

• Strong planning, control of documentation and reporting skills.
• Proficient in all standard MS Office and Adobe applications in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, MS Project, Primavera (P6).
• Data focused decision maker.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to monitor and report on work activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to reduce large amounts of data to insightful observations.
• Strong interpersonal skills required, demonstrating a commitment and ability to work with diverse work groups and individuals.
• Strong facilitation, listening and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication at all levels.
• Capable of delivering results in a diverse, ever changing environment.
• Accepts accountability and program ownership.
• Willing to take on additional tasks as needed.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally as required for specific projects.

• Reports on a daily and weekly basis directly to the Commercial Manager, or Site Manager as required.
• Direct working relationship, planning and reporting within the project Team.

• The Planner/Scheduler shall demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the Quality Management System in accordance with the ISO 9001 Standard.
• The Planner/Scheduler is responsible to ensure the QMS is followed at all times, and the installation complies with the contract specification.