Planner – EPC-3 NFE Project

Location: Qatar
Sector: Oil & Gas | LNG | EPC Construction

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Planner to join the North Field Expansion (NFE) EPC-3 Project. The Planner will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating construction schedules for both Greenfield and Brownfield activities, ensuring alignment with project execution strategies, engineering deliverables, and construction work-fronts. This role requires strong expertise in project controls, progress measurement, and interface management within a complex LNG/EPC environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update Level 3 and Level 4 construction schedules in Primavera P6.
• Prepare detailed work-front schedules covering equipment erection, piping, structural steel, and E&I activities.
• Integrate engineering deliverables, procurement status, and site progress into the master schedule.
• Monitor progress against baseline, identify deviations, and propose recovery actions.
• Conduct critical path analysis, what-if scenarios, and resource leveling.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly progress reports with Earned Value Analysis (EVA).
• Support Construction Managers with 90-day and long-term look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, HSSE, and commissioning for schedule inputs.
• Interface with subcontractors to ensure accurate progress reporting and forecast updates.
• Support planning for SIMOPS, shutdowns, and tie-ins in Brownfield areas.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management.
• 8–12 years of planning/scheduling experience in Oil & Gas EPC projects (LNG ).
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 (mandatory) and MS Project.
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing for piping, equipment, structural steel, and E&I works.
• Experience in progress measurement, earned value management, and resource planning.
• Familiarity with Greenfield and Brownfield execution, SIMOPS, and PTW systems.
• Prior experience in Qatargas / QELNG mega projects.
• Certification in PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), PMP, or AACEI.
• Advanced Knowledge in Navisworks, Power BI, Smart Plant 3D or similar tools for progress visualization.
• Advanced reporting skills (dashboards, KPIs, S-curves, manpower histograms).
• Strong analytical, communication, and interface management skills.

Only candidates currently based in Qatar with valid NOC and transferable visa will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Doha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently based in Qatar with a valid NOC and transferable visa?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• planning/scheduling experience in Oil & Gas EPC projects: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), PMP, or AACEI (Required)

Location:

• Doha (Required)