Understand all relevant documentation pertaining to the project including the scope of services, conditions of a contract, project execution plan, project schedule, key quantities, etc.
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Planner
- Work within standard project planning/scheduling procedures. Ensure that these procedures comply with contractual reporting requirements and, if not, modify accordingly.
- Prepare activity plans to accomplish all the work required by the procedures.
- Liaise with client project control personnel as necessary.
- Timely preparation and issue of:
- overall project schedule
- project network
- manpower projection plan
- critical equipment lists/schedules
- progress s-curves and tabulations
- manhour/manpower histograms
- short term look-ahead schedules
- monthly progress report including narrative
- Ensure that all involved parties participate in the preparation of items described in item 5 and that they agree to their respective elements and approve documents where necessary.
- Maintain accurate schedule and control curves in an updated condition and prepare forecasts of trends.
- To provide a planning/scheduling service (in accordance with contract execution procedures) to both project and corporate management for home office and external (i.e. field) activities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A Diploma or BSc Engineering Degree or sufficient relevant experience in lieu of qualification requirements. A minimum of 5 years of industry experience with at least 3 years of planning experience. Experience in extractive industry preferred. Must be a proficient user of MS Excel, MS Access and MS Word. Excellent Communication and Organisation Skills. Exposure to dealing with contractors an