Responsibilities:

1. Schedule Development & Integration

• Develop and maintain the integrated Level 1-4 project schedules, covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractor teams to obtain schedule input and align deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific planning standards, WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), and coding structures

2. Planning & Progress Control

• Establish a baseline schedule and monitor progress against key milestones.
• Track actual progress and update forecasts based on performance trends.
• Analyze deviations, identify root causes, and support mitigation planning.
• Monitor the critical path, float consumption, and potential delays to proactively flag risks.

3. Reporting & Communication

• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports, including dashboards, progress curves (S-Curves), and look-ahead plans.
• Provide schedule-related input for client meetings, internal reviews, and project management decision-making.
• Support the project controls team in integrating planning with cost control and risk management.

4. Interface Management

• Act as the focal point for planning coordination between internal stakeholders and external parties, including clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction deliverables.
• Coordinate the planning interface with client planners and maintain transparency in progress reporting.

5. Delay Analysis & Claims Support

• Identify, analyze, and document schedule impacts related to changes, delays, or disruptions.
• Support time impact analysis (TIA) for change orders and extension of time (EOT) claims in coordination with contract and legal teams.

6. Tools & Systems

• Use advanced planning tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel-based tracking systems for schedule development and reporting.
• Maintain planning databases and ensure integrity of data.

7. Compliance & Best Practices

• Ensure planning activities are compliant with company procedures, contractual obligations, and industry standards (e.g., AACEI, PMI).
• Promote best practices in planning and scheduling across the project team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8-15 years of relevant experience, with at least 3-5 years in a Lead Planner role on large-scale EPC projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Office Suite, and planning/reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of EPC project lifecycles, contract schedules, and planning methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.