- The senior Planner will take care of the Overall Planning function on the Project.
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Set up Planning Software to ensure the Software will function correctly once Progress updates are done throughout the Project.
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Develop Overall Project Programmes in MS Project with inputs from various Disciplines, complying with Standard Planning Practices.
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Resource & Cost Load Project Programme.
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Be able to analyse the Project Programme for any Software glitches and be able to find work around solutions to any problems that might arise.
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Liaise with Contractors to obtain Construction Programmes and incorporate the Contractor Programmes into the Master Programme.
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Develop, update and maintain the Reporting Documents as per the Contract requirements.
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Produce Weekly & Monthly Reports as per the Contract Requirements.
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Develop and maintain Project S-Curves & Histograms.
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Develop the EVM Database for the Project as well as update the EVM Report as per Contract requirements.
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Manage scope changes, delays, disruptions etc and assist the Project Manager in demonstrating the impact to the Programme.
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Develop Recovery Programmes (If and when required).
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Issue Two Week Look Ahead schedules to all disciplines.
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Report on Critical Path Activities and any changes to the Critical Path to all team members.
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Communicate Project status to Lead Planner on Weekly basis.
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Maintain good working relationship with the Employer.
SPECIAL QUALITIES OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- The candidate must have a minimum of at least 5 years prior experience in a similar environment (Petrochemical) as an advanced user.
- Must have advance knowledge of MS Project
- Be an advanced user in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Must be able to perform duties with limited supervision
- Analytical skills to identify & resolve software problems.
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Must be able to perform duties with limited supervision
QUALIFICATIONS:
Tertiary Qualification