Senior Planner at SGS

Hartbeesfontein, North West, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Life Cycle, Risk Analysis, Controlling Software, Scheduling Software, Change Management, Commercial Principles, Planning, Scheduling, Legislation, Standards, Project Management, Cost Control

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS Bateman’s multidiscipline engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3-D design tools and modeling software allow our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development. Job Description To liaise with the project team and sub-contractors with regard to trends and forecasting of a project's progress. Assist in formulating and implementation of planning methodologies, policies, procedures and best practices. Assist in aligning risk strategy with planning strategy Stay abreast of new trends and innovations To understand the scope of work by: Studying client scoping documentation regarding the project Obtaining estimates of the project from Estimating department Support Project team during the initial phase of order planning and agreeing upon an adequate control system To develop a baseline schedule by: Developing and/or understanding the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Planning the work on an area-by-area basis (front end schedule) Developing detailed plan after receiving deliverables from project team Applying industry best practices to the development of the schedule Developing a Schedule Management Plan Developing a basis for the schedule (Basis of Schedule) Finalising overall execution schedule Finalising the baseline schedule To develop analysis/monitoring tools by: Developing and maintain critical path/near critical path analysis Perform a constructability review Develop Performance Indexes Develop and maintaining S-Curves for all sections of the schedule to be analysed and included in reporting To continuously monitor and/or adjust the project schedules for the duration of a project by: Updating schedules Managing change control Report regularly occurrences to the business and the client Keep the project manager up to date with critical items requiring attention to keep the project on track Provide information to Cost Engineering as required Utilising Earned Value as a method of measurement To generate a close-out report by: Reporting history of project at the end of the project and establishing a record or database Reporting lessons learned that can be used by future projects To provide adequate feedback by: Updating the project plan and preparing a detailed analysis of variances and situations with particular problems Preparing information reports providing progress as required by the project team Creating awareness on delays and priorities identified to the Project team and management and suggest possible corrective action Actively promote the Company's professional image, both internally & externally Implement and manage adhoc projects and duties as may be required and assigned from time to time. Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system. Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Grade 12 Minimum 5 years qualification i.e. Engineering, Construction will be advantageous PMI, AACEI certification will be advantages SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Minimum 5 years proven experience with large projects in an EPCM / EPCM/Construction/Engineering environment would be required within Projects / EPCM environment Project Life cycle: Knowledge of the main project phases Risk analysis: Ability to identify project and activates risks from any point of view Controlling, scheduling & planning software: Familiarity and use of specific scheduling & planning software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.) Change management: Ability to effectively and efficiently manage changes during the course of the project Commercial Principles: Understanding of contract types and of their main features Planning & Scheduling: Ability to plan using tools, methods and best practices. Legislation & Standards: Knowledge of sector specific law e.g. Engineering, safety etc. and standard specifications e.g. Plant layout requirements etc. Project Management: Knowledge of basic project management methods and all project lifecycle phases Cost control: Knowledge of cost engineering principles: total cost management and total quality management etc.

Responsibilities

The Senior Planner will liaise with project teams and sub-contractors to forecast project progress and assist in planning methodologies. They will develop and monitor project schedules, manage changes, and provide feedback to ensure project success.