Planning manager - mechanical - oil & gas

Required to join an international contractor working on large scale oil & gas / LNG projects in Qatar. The successful candidate will manage and oversee planning activities being responsible for project planning and scheduling, progress and performance monitoring and reporting.Job BriefReview Contract documentation to ensure a thorough understanding of the Scope of Work and Contract requirements.Direct, support and check the work produced by the planning team to ensure that requirements are met and corporate norms and procedures are applied.Prepare programs and schedules (including baseline schedules, construction detailed schedules, etc.) to the level of detail deemed appropriate, in accordance with drawings and Contract obligations.Provide regular schedule updates, considering latest data regarding actual progress, revised scope, execution sequence and performance. Ensure that schedule updates are realistic and achievable.Utilize Primavera P6 on a regular basis to analyze and recommend improvements to schedules, in terms of logic, critical paths, durations, floats, sequencing, assigned resources (direct man-hours) and execution methodology.Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMinimum (10) years of experience with a construction Contractor’s organization working on a breadth of heavy construction Mechanical projects.Experience on LNG / Oil & Gas projectsWorked on projects exceeding $100 M as a Planning ManagerProven leadership, presentation and communication abilities.Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and Workface Planning (WFP) exposure is an advantage.Fluent in written and spoken English