Lead Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Schedule Development

• Review contracts, Invitations to Bid (ITB), project specifications, and other project documents to understand project requirements, execution strategies, schedule constraints, and planning requirements.
  
• Develop and implement planning and scheduling strategies, execution methodologies, and schedule management procedures appropriate to the assigned project.
  
• Proactively identify, obtain, validate, and manage information required for schedule development and maintenance.
  
• Develop and maintain Project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), including JGC FWBS and PCWBS.
  
• Facilitate schedule reviews and coordinate approval processes with project stakeholders, JV/Consortium partners, and clients as required.
  
• Provide planning and scheduling input to Project Execution Plans and project control strategies.
  
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, including Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 schedules and other planning deliverables as required.
  
• Prepare and maintain Basis of Schedule documents, assumptions, and schedule development methodologies.
  

Schedule Monitoring and Control

• Monitor project schedule performance and maintain accurate schedule updates throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Analyze schedule progress, trends, variances, and critical path activities.
  
• Conduct schedule forecasting and identify potential risks, opportunities, and schedule impacts.
  
• Facilitate schedule review meetings with project teams, management, clients, and JV/Consortium partners.
  
• Promote schedule awareness and alignment through presentations, workshops, and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Establish and maintain key project milestones and schedule control measures.
  
• Support the development of schedule recovery and mitigation plans when required.
  

Progress Measurement and Reporting

• Develop and implement progress measurement systems, procedures, and methodologies.
  
• Coordinate preparation and approval of Project Control Plans, Progress Measurement Procedures, Reporting Procedures, and related project control documentation.
  
• Develop progress curves, performance indicators, forecasts, and reporting tools.
  
• Monitor actual progress against approved baselines and planned performance.
  
• Prepare and issue periodic and ad hoc project progress reports.
  
• Present schedule status, forecast outcomes, project risks, and recommended actions to project management and clients.
  

Schedule Analysis and Risk Management

• Perform schedule risk analyses using Primavera Risk Analysis or equivalent tools where applicable.
  
• Conduct delay analyses and evaluate schedule impacts arising from project changes, disruptions, or unforeseen events.
  
• Develop recommendations and mitigation strategies to support project decision-making.
  
• Support the development and substantiation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims and related contractual schedule analyses as required.
  
• Perform scenario analyses and ad hoc schedule studies to support project optimization and management decision-making.
  

Coordination and Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate planning and scheduling activities across project functions, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management, as applicable to the assigned project.
  
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, JV partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
  
• Lead or support planning and scheduling interfaces with client representatives and facilitate periodic progress review meetings.
  
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely planning and scheduling information to support project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead or support planning and scheduling teams as assigned.
  
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor team performance where required.
  
• Coach, mentor, and support the development of junior planning and scheduling professionals.
  
• Promote the consistent application of project control standards, procedures, and best practices.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Planning and Scheduling function.
  
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business and project objectives.
  
• Duties and responsibilities may vary based on project phase, assignment, and organizational requirements.
  

Requirements

• Between 15 to 22 years of planning and scheduling experience in major projects within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or related industries.
  
• Demonstrated experience supporting proposal, FEED, and EPC projects.
  
• Experience in multidisciplinary project environments and project execution organizations.
  

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of Project Controls principles and industry practices.
  
• Strong expertise in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and implementation.
  
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6.
  
• Working knowledge of Primavera Risk Analysis or equivalent risk analysis tools.
  
• Strong understanding of project schedule development, critical path analysis, schedule optimization, and forecasting techniques.
  
• Experience with progress measurement, reporting, schedule risk assessment, and delay analysis.
  

Leadership and Business Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively within multicultural and cross-functional teams.
  
• Ability to perform effectively under challenging schedules and dynamic project environments.
  
• High ethical standards and accountability.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with international EPC contractors or multinational project organizations.
  
• Experience on LNG, Refining, Petrochemical, or large industrial projects.
  
• Experience supporting Joint Venture (JV) or Consortium projects.
  
• Experience working directly with international clients and multicultural project teams.
  
• Professional certifications related to Project Controls, Scheduling, or Project Management.