Planner (Milan HQ)

Role Definition

This position is responsible for planning & monitoring complex, multi-year EPCI project(s) through identification and completion of critical path and parallel work activities to achieve optimum performance

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define Project Procedures with focus on Work Break Down structure, planning, scheduling and progress calculation to be approved by Client.

• Develops project estimates and resource loaded schedules using Primavera 6 / MS Project software

• Calculates earned value management reporting parameters based on input from the operations / production group, provides project reporting of SPI along with progress curves and staffing projections and maintains ETC and EAC forecast information in reporting tools

• Works directly with the Project Managers and project team members to identify and resolve problems in the area of planning and scheduling for the project(s) responsible

• Directly monitors, controls, consolidates and provides feedback to the project plans developed

• Assists project management team in preparation of project reporting including but not limited to scheduling updates and analysis, progress reporting, change management and various reporting for management

• Participates in design review meetings, pre-bid meetings, bid clarification meetings, pre-construction meetings, construction status and planning meetings, and project review meetings with all the project stakeholders (including clients and third parties)

• Conducts project progress monitoring including identifying critical activities and reviewing forecasts with progress achieved to date

• Regularly keeps management informed of problems, issues, and status of the project against the base-line programme

• Provides support as required to the Project Manager at customer meetings

• Defines and prepares monthly KPIs and reporting in accordance with project requirements

• Understanding of Risk identification and Risk Quantification (Monte Carlo/ Primavera Risk) (Preferred)

• Support Project Control Manager in defining, preparing and maintaining policies, procedures, tools and best practices related to planning and EVM monitoring

Qualification

• Italian mother tongue is a mandatory requirment

• Bachelor level qualification in relevant degree (Engineering, Science or Business).

• Proficient in use of Excel

• Proficient in use of MS Project

• Proficient in use of Primavera P6

• From 3 to 5 years of experience in project controls primarily in project planning and schedule development on EPCI Projects (construction and oil & gas environment is highly appreciated)

• Working Knowledge and experience with Earned Value Management Systems is essential

• Experience in defining and producing planning reports / dashboards

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail are essential

• Proven track record in successfully planning multi-disciplined projects

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

• Mature, proactive, resourceful and hands-on with good initiative

• Independent worker who is able to work well with minimal supervision

• Fast worker with ability to work well under stress

• Ability to work well as a team player

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Availability to travel (in & out of country) around 20/30 % of the time