Senior Planner

Role Overview

Senior Planner at Archirodon Group N.V, based in the United Arab Emirates.

Company Overview

Archirodon is an international EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor with over fifty years of experience executing complex projects worldwide. The company maintains a reputation for superior standards of performance and creates value for stakeholders through delivery of major capital projects globally.

Role Purpose

Develop, maintain and monitor project schedules across all phases of EPC delivery—Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning—ensuring alignment between baseline plans and actual progress, and supporting project controls management in identification and analysis of deviations and claims.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule Development & Baseline

• Prepare Contract Baseline Schedule and Revised Schedules in coordination with the Project Team across all EPC phases.

Planning & Control Systems

• Assist the Lead Planner in preparation of all reports and registers to implement Control of Planning & Scheduling, Progress Measurement and Reporting procedures.
• Review project schedule updates prepared by the planner.

Progress Monitoring & Coordination

• Liaise and coordinate with different project teams to maintain proper progress recording and monitoring of the project schedule.
• Participate in periodic project meetings to elaborate the project schedule and progress status.
• Record suggested changes and deviations from the plan and advise of effects on overall schedule.

Reporting & Analysis

• Liaise and assist the Project Controls Manager in preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Assist with budget preparation and maintenance of proper project planning records.
• Participate in coordination with the Project Controls Manager in preparation of claims and extension of time using appropriate delay analysis methods.

Stakeholder Management

• In coordination with the Project Controls Manager, highlight to Project Management any deviation and delay from the approved plan.

General

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in construction industry at similar level, with involvement in Engineering and Procurement phases.
• Experience in EPC Projects above US$100M with ADNOC (or equivalent) with direct involvement in Engineering and Procurement is essential.
• Previous employment with leading EPC contractors is highly preferable.

Skills & Competencies

• Substantial planning, delay analysis and schedule risk analysis capability.
• Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning awareness.
• Capability to perform under stressful situations.
• Organized, committed and hard working.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player with high attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking.
• Result-driven with problem-solving techniques.
• Report writing and communication skills.

Additional Information

• Expat package provided.
• Full details are available on the employer's original posting.