Senior Planning Engineer

GSO Qatar is seeking a highly experienced Senior Planning Engineer to lead project planning, scheduling, and progress control activities across major Oil & Gas EPC projects. The role requires strong expertise in baseline development, critical path analysis, cost-loaded schedules, and performance reporting in alignment with client and contract requirements.

The candidate will play a strategic role in ensuring schedule integrity, risk mitigation, and timely project delivery within Qatar’s Oil & Gas sector.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, review, and maintain Level 3 & Level 4 project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare fully resource-loaded and cost-loaded baseline programs.
• Establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) aligned with EPC scope.
• Define critical path and conduct delay impact analysis.

Project Controls & Monitoring

• Monitor project progress and update schedules on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Conduct variance analysis (SPI, CPI, productivity analysis).
• Prepare recovery plans and mitigation strategies when required.
• Support change management and EOT (Extension of Time) claims preparation.

Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare executive-level progress reports and dashboards for management and clients.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Participate in client meetings and progress review sessions.
• Ensure compliance with client planning procedures (QatarEnergy, major IOC standards).

Risk & Compliance

• Perform schedule risk assessments and scenario analysis.
• Ensure alignment with HSE and quality requirements.
• Maintain documentation and audit trail for project controls.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related discipline).
• 10+ years of experience in planning within Oil & Gas / EPC projects.
• Proven experience in onshore/offshore projects in Qatar or GCC.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost engineering, and contract management.
• Experience working on large-scale pipeline, piping, or process plant projects preferred.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP Certification (preferred).
• Primavera P6 Professional Certification.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).

Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Strong leadership and coordination skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-track projects
• Professional communication with clients and stakeholders

Job Type: Full-time