Petro Chemical Construction Planner - Location Bahamas

Job Title: Project Planner (Petrochemical Construction)

Location: Project Site in the Bahamas

Reports To: Project Controls Manager / Project Director

Role Overview

The Project Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring integrated project schedules for petrochemical construction projects. The role supports project delivery by providing accurate planning, progress analysis, forecasting, and schedule risk identification to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed baseline schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Interface with construction, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to gather planning inputs.
• Update and maintain schedules using industry-standard planning software (e.g., Primavera P6 / MS Project).
• Monitor project progress, productivity, and critical path activities.
• Produce regular look-ahead schedules (2-week / 4-week / 12-week) to support site execution.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and mitigation strategies.
• Support preparation of recovery plans and revised forecasts.
• Develop and maintain progress measurement systems and earned value tracking where required.
• Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and presentations for project stakeholders.
• Participate in planning meetings, coordination workshops, and management reviews.

Key Deliverables

• Baseline Project Schedule
• Weekly / Monthly Progress Updates
• Critical Path Analysis
• Schedule Risk & Delay Impact Analysis
• Recovery / Acceleration Plans
• Planning KPIs & Performance Reports

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Controls.
• Typically 5+ years planning experience on large industrial / petrochemical / oil & gas construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 (essential).
• Experience with turnarounds, brownfield or greenfield projects is advantageous.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, heavy lifts, piping, structural, mechanical completion and commissioning processes.

Key Skills

• Analytical thinking and strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret drawings, method statements, and execution strategies
• Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced site environment
• Proactive problem solving and schedule ownership

Success Measures

• Accuracy and reliability of schedule forecasts
• Early identification of delays and mitigation actions
• Effective support to construction execution teams
• Contribution to on-time project delivery milestones

Job Type: Specified-purpose
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: €35,000.00-€350,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road