Schedule Lead

NES Fircroft are looking for a Schedule Lead to join a major oil and gas operator, supporting a large LNG project. 

The Schedule Lead will be based in Paris and will be responsible for Project Planning activities related to EPCI & CPI.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare Schedules, integration, forecast Key Dates for package against approved baseline schedule and key dates
• Manage Package Planners to establish Project Baseline, review data to ensure schedule requirements are Implemented and correct monitored, risk items are identified and accurately represented in the project schedule risk analysis
• Establish a suitable Project Schedule coding structure – complying with Governing Agreements (PSA/JOA), the Group’s and Project Management reporting requirements and rules for all phases of the Project
• Prepare / manage/ coordinate / consolidate and review Project Schedules related to EPCI/ CPI  and updates (internal and external / Annual and Multiyear)
• Prepare and update progress reports
• Ensure variances and forecasted progress are properly explained and communicated to the project team
• Track use of schedule reserve and contingency and approved changes to Project schedule related to EPCI/CPI.
• Analyse, track, and report project (or contract specific) Project  schedule planning, progress KPIs and communicate their status to the project team
• Participate in project meetings when required
• Gather, prepare, and analyse data for Risk Assessments; ensure risk information is incorporated into the project schedule and forecast
• Support contracts and procurements for bidding, tendering, contract selection, and change management as required.
• Participate in project digitalization to promote efficiencies, synergies, and simplification
• Provide the necessary checks, approval functions for invoices submitted, in accordance with Contracts, Project & Company procedures
• Participate and coordinate EPCI/ CPI Project Schedule related tasks involved in the monthly reporting exercise.

The job holder will have to liaise actively with Project Management and related Package and Line Managers for the performance of the above duties. This role will also be accountable for demonstrating an exemplary behaviour regarding HSSE rules & requirements, with regards to the Company Ethics and “Code of Conduct” policy and for implementing and controlling these rules and requirements within the said area
 
Experience/Qualifications Required:

• Major Oil and Gas project developments knowledge and experience, with Partner and Government reporting interfaces
• Organizational ability and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Strong team spirit with ability to work closely with various
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Knowledgeable and experienced with schedule and planning principles
• Planning and Scheduling tools : Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse, Microsoft Project, Milestones Pro, Excel; Knowledge of Total rules/procedures

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.