Lead Planner / Planning Manager

Lead Planner / Planning Manager

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Position Summary

The Lead Planner / Planning Manager will be responsible for the development, maintenance, analysis and reporting of the integrated project schedule throughout the engineering and module fabrication phases of the project.

The successful candidate will work closely with EPC Contractor functional teams, project management and project controls personnel to establish and maintain an integrated execution schedule that provides accurate, timely and actionable insight into project performance.

This role requires strong LNG and modular execution experience, together with proven expertise in schedule development, critical path analysis, forecasting, progress measurement and schedule recovery planning. The Lead Planner / Planning Manager will also support the implementation of digital project controls tools and AI-enabled schedule analytics to enhance planning effectiveness and decision-making.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integrated EPC planning, scheduling, forecasting, and progress measurement activities.
• Develop and maintain Level 3/4 schedules covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, logistics, and construction readiness.
• Monitor critical path, schedule performance, risks, trends, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate engineering and module fabrication planning, progress, and milestone delivery.
• Manage schedule forecasting, earned value reporting, and performance analytics.
• Develop schedule dashboards, reporting tools, and digital planning solutions.
• Support project reviews, governance, and stakeholder management across project teams.

Key Deliverables

• Integrated Project Schedule & Execution Plans
• Weekly/Monthly Planning & Forecasting Reports
• Critical Path & Schedule Risk Assessments
• Recovery & Mitigation Plans
• Engineering & Fabrication Progress Reports
• Milestone Trend, Schedule Health & Performance Reports
• Executive Schedule Dashboards

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• 12-15 years’ planning and scheduling experience on major EPC projects, including 5+ years in a lead role.
• Experience in LNG, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or major energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of EPC execution, engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction planning.

Additional Technical Skills

• Primavera P6 & Integrated EPC Scheduling
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Progress Measurement & Forecasting
• Schedule Risk & Change Management
• Performance Reporting & Trend Analysis
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, and Digital Project Controls
• LNG, Modular EPC & Fabrication Yard Experience (preferred)
• AI-enabled Planning Tools and Japanese language skills (advantageous)

Preferred Profile

• Experience on large LNG and modular EPC projects.
• Expertise in engineering-to-fabrication schedule integration.
• Experience with fabrication contractors and international project teams.
• Strong capability in schedule recovery planning and data-driven project controls.

Additional Information

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