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Planning and Controls Manager

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

đŸ’Œ Project Planning & Controls Manager – CCGT Power Project

📍 Ahmadi, Kuwait


We are seeking an experienced Project Planning & Controls Manager to oversee scheduling, controls, and reporting for a major Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power project . This role is central to ensuring successful delivery by driving best practices in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder reporting.


What you’ll do:

  • Lead the development of Level 3 baseline schedules and project control procedures, ensuring alignment with project management specifications.
  • Oversee detailed implementation of project control tools with the EPC contractor, including Level 4 schedules, registers, and KPIs to ensure early identification of risks.
  • Continuously monitor the critical path, providing early warnings and recovery strategies to de-risk project delivery.
  • Review and comment on EPC contractor monthly progress reports, addressing contractual and scheduling risks.
  • Prepare monthly progress reports for the offtaker, lenders, and internal stakeholders, including presentations for monthly progress meetings.
  • Support claims management (EOTs), preparing and analyzing schedule justifications in coordination with EPC and offtaker.
  • Ensure strict compliance with PPA and EPC contract requirements as they relate to planning, scheduling, and reporting.


What we’re looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; PMP or CAPM certification preferred.
  • 12–15 years of project planning & controls experience, including at least 10 years in large-scale EPC projects .
  • Proven track record as Planning Manager on at least 4 fully completed major projects.
  • Strong knowledge of CCGT power plant construction methodologies and EPC execution.
  • Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling and advanced project control techniques.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Team leadership skills with 3–5 years of people management experience.


Why join us?


This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a landmark CCGT power project in Kuwait , working alongside global stakeholders and ensuring on-time, on-budget execution of one of the region’s most important energy projects.


đŸ“© Apply now and bring your expertise in planning and controls to help drive the success of this world-class power project.

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