Senior Planner

 

Recruiter:

Keystone Project Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB001357/JHD

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related


SUMMARY:
Senior Planner

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

  • The Planner will take care of the Overall Planning function from bidding phase to the Construction Phase of Projects in Secunda.
  • Set up Planning Software to ensure the Software will function correctly once Progress updates are done throughout the Project.
  • Be able to read and interpret complex Technical Documents and develop schedules from Scope of Work and Works Information documents with minimal input from Supervisors and other stakeholders.
  • Develop Overall Project Programmes in Microsoft Projects / Primavera P6, complying with Standard Planning Practices.
  • Develop Bid Schedules in Microsoft Projects/Primavera P6, complying with Standard Planning Practices.
  • Resource & Cost Load Project Programme.
  • Be able to analyse the Project Programme for any Software anomalies and be able to find work around solutions.  
  • Liaise with Contractors to obtain schedules and incorporate the Contractor schedules into the Master document.
  • Manage Contractors planners to ensure timeous reporting from the Contractors on a weekly basis.
  • Chair progress meetings with Contractors and the Employer on projects.
  • Develop, update and maintain the Reporting Documents as per the Contract requirements.
  • Produce Weekly & Monthly Reports as per the Contract Requirements.
  • Develop and maintain Project S-Curves.
  • Develop the EVM Database for the Project as well as update the EVM Report as per Contract requirements.
  • Manage scope changes, delays, disruptions etc and assist the Project Manager in demonstrating the impact to the Programme.
  • Develop Recovery Programmes (when required).
  • Issue Two Week Look Ahead schedules to all disciplines.
  • Report on Critical Path Activities and any changes to the Critical Path to all team members.
  • Communicate Project status to supervisor on Weekly basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes          

 Special Qualities Or Experience Required:

  • The candidate must have a minimum of  8 years prior experience in a similar environment (Petrochemical environment)
  • Understand complex Engineering Drawings, BOQ’s and Works Information documents to develop detailed Construction schedules, Shutdown experience.
  • Advance knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project Professional (2016 or later version)
  • Be an advanced user in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Be able to work independently in a fast paced environment.
  • Analytical skills to identify & resolve software problems.

 Qualifications:

  • Essential:  Primavera P6 Advanced Certification
  • Desirable: Field experience (Trade in a Petrochemical environment on sites)

Work location: Fourways

Assignment duration: ±12 months



 

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