Project Planning Manager

Responsibilities Prepare, review and update integrated project planning encompassing all activities from approvals, drilling, completion, development of surface facilities (platforms, pipelines etc), installation and commissioning. Developing project master schedule, updating, monitoring and reviewing contractor construction schedules, submittals, material delivery, procurement logs and daily follow-up in addition to the necessary productivity measurement studies and associated corrective measures. Addressing all planning & cost control requirements on assigned projects.

Addressing all progress monitoring functions on assigned projects. Contribute to the improvement of existing planning and progress monitoring systems. Ensure project controls are established and maintained on all projects.

Review of contractor programmes in accordance with the contract. Provide assessment of Extension of Time claims. Ensure all key issues are communicated effectively to Project managers.

Compile and maintain records of construction productivity data. Provide contract administration support when required. Assist with the review Interim Payment Certificates.

Provide support for the establishment of project resource schedules. Participating in contract administration & management. Work closely with senior management to develop strategic plans for growth.

Work closely with senior management to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Qualifications Bachelor's / Master's degree in any engineering. Minimum of 12-15 years of planning & control experience of which at least 7 years in the role of Planning in large Engineering Consulting/ Oil & Gas companies.

Preferred Skills Good understanding of the international oil & gas E&P business. Hands on experience in the planning software including MS Projects, Primavera, etc. Good overall technical knowledge of the upstream oil & gas industry for Offshore & Onshore area.

Highly experienced in the planning & control activities of facilities for oil & gas upstream for Offshore & Onshore projects. Good leadership skills and ability to integrate various functions' activities. Self-starter with high intellect and strategic thinking ability.

Excellent inter-personal & communication skills suitable for the corporate level and governmental liaisons, and a good ability to work with all groups in the organization. Exposure to international methodologies involving pre-development assessment of oil & gas fields. Thorough knowledge of prevalent national & international development methods for offshore & onshore fields.

Thorough understanding of national & international HSES system. Proven leadership skills and good relationship abilities. Team player, self-reliance, Presentation skills.

Ability to work in multi-national environment.