About the Job:

Planning Manager – EPC Oil & Gas / Petrochemical Sector
A Coruña (Spain) / Construction site (Europe)
At Wehunt, we are collaborating with a leading engineering and construction company, specialized in the development of large-scale industrial projects both nationally and internationally.

Mission:

Planning, coordination, and control of the project schedule for an EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) project in the Oil & Gas / Petrochemical sector.
Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the project schedule, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, internal procedures, and client expectations. The Planning Manager will act as a key interface between project management, engineering, procurement, construction teams, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and optimize the overall project schedule using Primavera P6.
Ensure the integration and alignment of all disciplines (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning) within the project timeline.
Monitor project progress, update schedules regularly, and report deviations or delays.
Conduct critical path analysis, identify risks, and propose recovery actions.
Prepare and deliver progress reports, dashboards, S-curves, and earned value metrics.
Coordinate and review subcontractor schedules, integrating them into the master schedule.
Participate in internal and client meetings, presenting time-related reports and forecasts.
Support delay analysis and claim management if required.
Ensure schedule compliance with contractual milestones and performance KPIs.
Collaborate with the cost control and risk management teams to maintain alignment across project controls.

Requirements (M/F/D):

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in planning/scheduling roles within EPC projects in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical sector.
Proven experience as a Planning Manager on large international projects.
Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 (mandatory).
Familiar with project controls tools and techniques (Earned Value, S-curves, KPIs).
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
High level of English (spoken and written).
Experience managing multiple subcontractors and international stakeholders.
Availability to travel or be assigned to international construction sites, primarily in Europe.

Next Steps:

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