Position Overview:
The Senior Planning Manager is responsible for leading and managing all project planning, scheduling, and progress measurement activities for the Hail & Ghasha plant construction project. The role ensures alignment with ADNOC standards, Technip Energies (Tecnimont) project procedures, and contractual requirements. The position demands strong technical, analytical, and leadership skills to manage a multidisciplinary EPC project schedule from engineering through procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Level 1 to Level 5 project schedules in Primavera P6 aligned with the project execution plan (PEP).
- Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning schedules into one master EPC schedule.
- Establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) consistent with ADNOC and company procedures.
- Identify and manage critical path activities, milestones, and interfaces among multiple work packages.
- Coordinate and monitor subcontractor schedules ensuring full alignment with the master schedule.
- Progress Measurement & Reporting
- Develop and maintain project progress measurement systems (PMS) for all disciplines (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning).
- Produce weekly and monthly progress reports, highlighting progress curves, S-curves, variances, and forecasts.
- Analyze deviations, recommend corrective actions, and prepare recovery or mitigation schedules as required.
- Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for ADNOC and internal management.
- Construction Phase Planning
- Lead site planning teams in developing micro schedules, manpower histograms, resource leveling, and productivity analysis.
- Track construction progress for civil, structural, mechanical, piping, E&I, and pre-commissioning activities.
- Liaise with site managers to validate actual progress, constraints, and workfront availability.
- Ensure proper integration of interface schedules between different EPC packages and contractors.
- Interface & Coordination
- Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning Managers to align discipline schedules.
- Coordinate with ADNOC representatives, consultants, and PMC for schedule approval and updates.
- Represent project planning during progress meetings, client reviews, and audits.
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC Codes, Standards, and Project Controls Procedures.
- Risk & Change Management
- Conduct schedule risk analysis and simulation using tools like Primavera Risk Analysis / Pertmaster.
- Evaluate impact of scope changes, design revisions, and delays on project timeline.
- Support claims and extension-of-time (EoT) analyses in coordination with the Contracts team.
- Maintain Change Control Log and provide time-impact analysis (TIA) for variations.
Technical Skills & Competencies:
- Expert in Primavera P6 (Enterprise environment), MS Project, and Power BI / Excel reporting.
- Sound understanding of EPC project lifecycle including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning.
- Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance KPIs.
- Proficient in resource & cost loading, S-curve generation, and manpower histograms.
- Familiarity with ADNOC project control procedures, FEL stages, and Gate Review processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership ability to guide a team of planners and interface with multidisciplinary departments.
Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Industrial).
- Minimum 15+ years of experience in project planning and controls within Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / LNG / Refinery EPC projects.
- Minimum 10 years in a senior planning leadership role on major ADNOC or Middle East EPC projects.
- Experience with Technip Energies / Tecnimont / ADNOC projects will be a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrated expertise in Construction planning of Process Plants, including piping, static & rotary equipment, E&I systems, and pre-commissioning.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Results-oriented with focus on project delivery and continuous improvement.
- High integrity and adherence to ADNOC's HSE and quality standards.
Employment Type: Full-time, Project-based (Site / EPC Office)
Location: Abu Dhabi / Offshore Site Hail & Ghasha Project
