Lead Project Planner

The Lead Project Planner leads the Project Planning & Scheduling activity from NTP to delivery or PAC of the Project. They will take all necessary actions within their capacity to ensure the project is completed on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the schedule and generates action plans enabling the Project team to keep the Project Schedule under control and in line with the approved project baseline.
• Establishes related parts of the Master Time Schedules (MTS) and ensures alignment with other products and sub-projects.
• Monthly progress and efficiency control and reporting for the subproject part of the project.
• Informs the Project Manager and Project Lead Planner (if any) of deviations from planned values, proposes recovery plans, and implements validated actions.
• Educates and trains Project Team Members on Schedule Requirements.
• Actively participates in the risk & opportunities process, identifying mitigation and action plans, and implementing them once validated.
• Supports Sales and Tendering by generating, executing, and following up on the Tender Time Schedule (TTS).
• Leads the Consortium Planning team and coordinates internal and external participant planners at the project level.
• Supervises, supports, and coaches Subproject Planners or Project Planners based on project complexity.
• Leads project-specific planner meetings in home offices or at site as required.
• Prepares and owns the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) based on project scope and Division of Work (DOW).
• Ensures compliance with Customer, local authority, and contract planning requirements.
• Establishes and maintains internal and external reporting procedures, identifying risks and opportunities affecting project timelines.
• Proactively manages internal and external project activities, closely monitoring Critical Paths and project float.
• Measures and communicates project performance, monitors progress, trend indicators, and milestone achievements.
• Prepares and provides Project Planning reports on a monthly basis, highlighting critical areas for the Project Director, Project Manager, and team.
• Works closely with Participant’s Planners to consolidate scope progress into the IMS and manage interface issues.
• Supports Project Manager in project planning and control matters.

Project Development & Execution:

• Supports tendering planning team in bid development, preparing, reviewing, and modifying the Tender Time Schedule (TTS).
• Develops the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction.
• Ensures schedules reflect the correct scope of work and logical work sequences.
• Ensures quality coding in line with business procedures (WBS structure, scope position, responsibility, etc.).
• Obtains internal and external commitments to a common target schedule.
• Develops and manages the Contractual Schedule and agreed contractual reporting.
• Implements a comprehensive Progress Reporting System to support project decision-making.
• Identifies deviations from baseline and implements mitigation actions.
• Reviews and approves supplier schedules and ensures supplier dates align with purchase orders.
• Oversees Site Project Planner and System Time Schedule (STS) Planners.
• Ensures contractual milestones (DTO, CTO, MHO, TOPs) are appropriately included in the Master Time Schedule.
• Reviews and monitors project progress, including engineering documents, supplier reports, site transport, and construction progress.
• Prepares and submits monthly internal and customer planning reports.
• Ensures IMS includes contractual requirements for tracking commercial issues (claims, payments, subcontracts, orders, etc.).
• Assists in claim preparation by providing detailed supporting schedules.
• Provides IFRS milestones and progress updates for Project Controller revenue recognition.
• Commits to feedback and process improvements for future projects.