• JOB TITLE

      Planning & Scheduling Engineer
    • POSTING DATE

      2024-06-24
    • CLOSING DATE

      2024-08-24
    • DURATION

      Call of Contract
    • LANGUAGES

      English
    • JOB DESCRIPTION

      In order to provide a quality and satisfactory service to our clients, we are looking for experts that apart from having excellent knowledge and experience in their field, also possess personal traits such as flexbility in their work environment, team work attribute as well as leadership spirit.

      For a number of projects that will commence in the following months, Renardet S.A. & Partners is looking to hire on a call of contract basis.

      The Planning & Scheduling Engineer reports to the Senior Program Manager and is responsible for the monitoring, controlling, planning and reporting activities for all Projects of the Catchment. His/her main responsibility is to carry out planning, budgeting and reporting activities for all Projects. He/She shall review Contractor schedules, evaluate Extension of Time Claims, prepare and finalize budget, review Contractor reports, etc.

      He / She shall monitor and control Project progress. through review of Project Schedules, Balanced Score-card KPIs, Progress reports, Key project information, VOWD and Contractor Reports. He / She shall provide weekly inputs to the Sr. Program Manager, Project Managers and Sr. Program Manager on the Project progress, areas of concern and mitigation measures in case of Project delays. In conducting his / her work, the Sr. Project Control has to work closely and coordinate with all parties, inside and outside OWWSC and all stakeholders of the Catchment.

      Job Description:

      • Lead   Project Planning, Monitoring and Controlling, Scheduling, Budgeting and Reporting Activities through all Project phases and for all Projects of the Catchment.
      • Review and develop (if required) the project baseline plan, updated plans and schedule in alignment with Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and maintain the baseline plan and schedule using appropriate scheduling technique and software (Primavera, Microsoft Project, etc.). Update project plans for all Projects on a need basis.
      • Provide weekly inputs to the Project Managers / Engineers and Sr. Program Manager on the project progress, project performance status reports, highlight areas of concern and mitigation measures in case of Project delays.
      • Prepare and finalize all reporting templates with Contractors. Update the same as and when required.
      • Review daily, weekly and monthly Contractor Progress reports and provide comments on the same. Provide feedback to Project Managers / Engineers and Sr. Program Managers for necessary corrective actions.
      • Carry out all budgeting and VOWD related work for the Catchment along with necessary coordination with Budgeting and Planning Team and Finance Division.
      • Prepare and update on a regular basis Risk Register and Lessons Learnt Register for Projects of the Catchment.
      • Review within 2 weeks ‘Extension of Time’ claims that are submitted by Contractor.
      • Assess and communicate schedule impact of Contractor change notifications.
      • Participate and facilitate all audits that are being conducted in the Catchment.
      • Prepare replies to audit queries.
      • Prepare and submit all reports for the Catchment. Reports that may be required by OIA, Nama Group, GM, Sr. Program Manager and Project Manager.
      • Prepare all presentations that are required at the catchment or otherwise.
      • Explore new methods and technologies to improve planning, monitoring, controlling and budgeting activities within Projects Division.
      • Participate in preparing cost estimates for new projects.
      • Participate in preparation of Terms of Reference and Tender documents for relevant projects.
      • Train new staff and university placement students. 
      • Any other responsibilities, which may be located to him/her by his / her Line Manager and Sr. Program Manager.
      • Ensure that Quality, Health, Safety and Environment related requirement as applicable to performing the role are met at all times
    • REQUIRED SKILLS

      Requirements:

      • Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Civil / Mechanical Engineering.
      • Expertise in scheduling technique and software (Primavera, Microsoft Project, etc.) is mandatory. Knowledge of Microsoft Office viz. Power Point, Excel, Word, etc. is a must.
      • Bachelors with minimum of +10 years experience or Master’s with minimum of +7 years of relevant experience.  
      • Expertise in scheduling technique and software (Primavera, Microsoft Project, etc.) is mandatory.
      • Knowledge of Microsoft Office viz. Power Point, Excel, Word, etc. is a must
      • Proficiency in English language (spoken and written).

      Your CV in English language shall be sent exclusively electronically.

      The shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process.

    • COUNTRY

      Oman
    • PROJECT

      Contracts Management Services for NAMA Water Services Capital Projects

    • REFERENCE NUMBER

      2024-060