Project Planner

Position: Project Planner

Location: Bergen or Kristiansund

Start date: May

Duration: 12+ month contract

Client:

Our client is a Norwegian oil and gas operator with focus on the development and production of energy resources on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Specializing in the acquisition and management of mature and late-life fields, the company aims to optimize value from existing assets while implementing innovative solutions. With a portfolio of significant field interests, it is dedicated to achieving sustainable growth, high operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

Role:

• Execute work in line with the Project Contracts, e.g. Conditions of Contracts and Appendixes for
• Commercial and Administrative Requirements.
• Understand the Contract Terms, Risks and Opportunities, including but not limited to: Liaise with the members of the Engineering Department, Project Management and Construction disciplines to establish continuity and consistency.
• Prepare routines for effective communication between all relevant project group participants across all internal and external interfaces.
• Provide planning expertise for concept development, FEED and execution phases including corporate approval processes.
• Develop and update project schedules.
• Establish and maintain project logic networks schedules.
• Review schedules and manpower plans.
• Provide guidance as required to ensure consistency and quality in the planning process.
• Monitor Project Progress, perform Schedule Risk Analyses and proactively follow up Critical Path Activities to ensure that Project Management is aware of the Project Float and any ongoing or emerging issues that could jeopardize the project schedule.
• Establish and maintain the Project Manpower Projection Plan.
• Other planning activities as required. Contribute to a good team spirit in the project.

Experience

• Educational background: Bachelor/master or relevant years of experience
• Technical skills required: proficient in Primavera P6, planning software, ERP systems
• How many years experience: 5 minimum
• Experience with project planning (from initiation to implementation)
• Industry experience and the requirements set for different phases of a project