Area Planning Manager

Job Description

Area Planning Manager
Direct-hire
Work Location: Cameron, Louisiana

Petroplan is seeking an Area Planning Manager to oversee the plannng, scheduling & advanced work packaging processes and functions for an area on one of major capital projects. This position will collaborate with project management and contractor members to develop and maintain project execution plans and schedules while also providing leadership and oversight of planning professionals assigned to the project.


Responsibilities:

• Development and maintenance of planning & advanced work packaging processes and procedures.
• Development and quantification of construction and commissioning performance targets.
• Development and maintenance of internal company plans & schedules.
• Lead reviews and monitor adherence of Contractor execution plans & schedules, including resource requirements.
• Provide oversight and leadership to Contractor Planning teams.
• Set up and maintain reporting and dashboard templates for consistent communication.
• Present and effectively communicate plan & detailed execution information internally and externally.
• Develop and maintain graphical summary depictions of execution plan.
• Monitor contractor progress and productivity.
• Develop mitigations when interruptions to the plan arise. 
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering discipline preferred.
• 7 years of relevant construction planning and work packaging experience in major Oil & Gas engineering and construction projects
• Experience working on-site in industrial construction. 
• Proficient in NavisWorks or other 3D modeling and work packaging software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Visio skills.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL or similar relational database management systems preferred.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.