- Experience
- 10+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 5 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
Overview
Orion Mining Inc is seeking an experienced Head of Planning to oversee project planning and scheduling for major EPC projects within the Oil & Gas sector in Doha, Qatar. This senior role involves formulating planning strategies, managing schedules, leading planning teams, and ensuring robust project controls throughout all phases of project delivery.
Primary Responsibilities
- Direct comprehensive planning and scheduling across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and interface management.
- Establish, maintain, and enhance project planning procedures and scheduling standards.
- Handle project scheduling including risk assessment, critical path methodology, and recovery strategy development.
- Coordinate progress tracking, status reporting, forecasting, and performance evaluation of the schedule.
- Analyze the impacts of project changes on schedules and integrate updates promptly.
- Evaluate contractor schedules and monitor planning performance during execution phases.
- Provide accurate schedule data and analysis to support informed management decisions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planning professionals, collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar fields.
- At least 10 years of project planning experience, with a minimum of 6 years in Oil & Gas industry projects.
- Proven track record of managing planning on large EPC projects.
- Proficient in Primavera P6.
- Experience with schedule risk analysis tools like Acumen or Primavera Risk Analysis.
- Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling techniques, and critical path analysis.
- Excellent leadership qualities with strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Additional Information
Orion Group, established in 1987, operates globally with 200 employees across 24 offices, specializing in recruitment across multiple sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power, and Renewables. This role offers a competitive contract opportunity based in Qatar's capital city, Doha.
Application Process
Applicants must provide personal details, upload a CV (max 10MB, doc/docx/pdf), and agree to the company’s terms and privacy policies. The right to work in the country is mandatory.