Senior Project Planner

Our client, a leading construction company serving Oil & Gas, Industrial, Energy & Power, and infrastructural sectors, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to develop, maintain, and coordinate detailed project schedules for complex civil construction projects.

The ideal candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure all project phases are properly planned, monitored, and executed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.

• Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed baseline schedules for civil construction projects from inception to completion.

Create master schedules, lookahead schedules, and short-term work plans.

Define Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) with clear task hierarchies.

Establish logical sequences and dependencies between activities.

Input durations, resource requirements, and constraints for all activities.

Integrate schedules across multiple disciplines (earthworks, structures, utilities, paving, etc.).

Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and construction managers.

Analyze float / slack time and assess schedule impacts.

Perform "what-if" scenario analysis for alternative construction sequences.

Conduct schedule coordination meetings with construction teams.

Participate in project review and design meetings.

Support tender planning and bid preparation activities.

Coordinate planning activities across contractors, subcontractors, and project management teams.

Align site activities with design deliverables and procurement schedules.

Plan for seasonal constraints, weather impacts, and site access limitations.

Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.

Develop resource-loaded schedules (labor, equipment, materials) and plan equipment allocation across project phases.

Track Schedule Performance Indicators (SPI), monitor milestone achievements, and capture delays, disruptions, and changes in real-time.

• Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Professional certification in project planning / scheduling is essential (e.g., Primavera P6, CPM, or equivalent).

10–15 years of experience in construction and / or Oil & Gas projects.

Deep understanding of civil construction methods and sequences, including :

Earthworks and grading

Asphalting and paving operations

Roads, highways, bridges, and structural works

Underground utilities and drainage

Concrete works and curing processes

Proven ability to develop, integrate, and monitor complex project schedules.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills.