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Head of Planning

18 days ago 2026/08/11
Other Business Support Services
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Job description

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

  • Implement management and technical direction for all facets of the Planning / Scheduling function (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, analyzing, 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 with planning team that 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 contractor with respect to project controls specially planning / scheduling and reporting.

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics or Statistics.
  • 10 years experience in business Planning, including 6 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 2 years experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor / subcontractor's / service / vendor personnel.
  • Previous experience on major projects, from an Owner / Contractor perspective, managing Lump Sum Contracts, and working with multi-cultural teams with large local subcontractors.
  • Subject matter expert in project planning / scheduling; proficient with scheduling tool such as Primavera and schedule risk analysis tool (Acumen, Primavera Risk Analysis, etc.).
  • Ability to develop and maintain project schedule (L1-L4) based on acceptable schedule basis/assumptions; resource loading, logic, sequence and relationship.
  • Capable of performing various schedule analysis based on latest project data.
  • Undertakes complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance for staff and internal customers. Is expected to handle all but the most complex problems and difficulties that might arise.
  • Takes initiatives, based on experienced gained, to deliver timely the various schedule analysis based on project requirements.

  • Salary:
    • Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance
  • Work Schedule:
    • 10 Hours / 6 Days
  • Duration:
    • 36 Months, with possible extension
  • Location:
    • Qatar
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