LEAD PLANNER COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

• Develop and manage PMS in line with contract specification
• Implementation and utilisation of Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) planning and scheduling processes, procedures, and tools, for optimised project schedule performance.
• Review all relevant pre/post contractual documentation in support of project schedule development, execution, and close-out
• Develop a project schedule in company provided planning software
• Arrange and conduct periodic project schedule Integrated Planning Reviews (IPR's), ensuring the highest quality and accuracy of project schedule current and forecast information
• Arrange and conduct periodic Schedule Risk Analysis workshops as part of achieving schedule integrity, accuracy, and acceptance
• Produce periodic Schedule Risk Analysis Reports through project initiation to close-out
• Develop and Maintain Project Schedule Risk Register.
• Review and incorporate sub-contractor, 3rd party schedules, and progress into the PMS
• Ensure project schedule/key stakeholder alignment throughout the life cycle of the project
• Develop and manage a project schedule and progress measurement system
• Manage project schedule change management, incorporating changes into the PMS, accurately reflecting current and forecast time and cost variations from the PMS baseline

Skills: Schedule Management, Project Planning, Contract Review, Planning Reviews, Risk Analysis, Risk Tracking, Stakeholder Alignment, Change Management

• Coordinate with planners the collection of project schedule activity 'actual' progress data and updates into the Project schedule
• Participate in the validation of the project schedule activity progress
• Produce project schedule, progress, and productivity Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
• Provide planning and scheduling progress and performance information for incorporation into project progress reviews and reports
• Develop project schedule 'what-if scenarios' in support of demonstrating the impact of delays and changes to the contracted programme
• Develop project schedule recovery plans as part of programme slippage mitigation
• Produce and submit project schedule delay analyses reports to the Project Management Team (PMT) for review and any actions.
• Develop Project Schedule Recovery Plans in line with agreed revised project strategy.
• Carry out duties constructively and cohesively, ensuring accuracy of project schedule inputs/outputs
• Assist in the development of planning and scheduling process workflows and procedures in conjunction with the Head of Planning (HoP)
• Support learning and development, training and mentoring plans, and improving planner competency.
• Develop and maintain strong internal/external customer relations in support of schedule development and execution.
• Contribute to the preparation of Project Management Documentation.

Skills: Progress Tracking, Schedule Validation, KPI Reporting, Performance Reporting, Impact Analysis, Recovery Planning, Delay Analysis, Process Support

• Liaise with Estimating/Project Engineers/Lead Engineers/Client and others to identify and quantify project scope
• Prepare plans in conjunction with those responsible for their execution, for all project work in accordance with project procedures
• Development, management, and distribution of Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 project plans for each element of work authorised by the Client
• Review externally produced plans to ensure they comply with the needs of the project
• Collate and download progress as provided by those responsible for the execution of the work
• Progress reporting, including man-hours, progress, and productivity reports/histograms/fully developed working plan/s-curves/forecasts
• Identify areas where performance is at variance with the baseline plan and discuss corrective action with those responsible for the execution of the work
• Review and monitor planning processes and procedures to maintain a continuous improvement programme
• Control of Engineering CTR/Job card data
• Support Project Engineers during regular progress meetings
• Produce ad-hoc plans within the contract
• Interface with the cost control department to forecast final man-hour estimates and expenditure
• Liaise with the Estimating/Project Engineers/Lead Engineers/Client and others to identify and quantify project scope

Skills: Scope Definition, Project Planning, Plan Development, Plan Review, Progress Reporting, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Cost Forecasting

• Manages weekly updates of the Control Schedule and monthly integration of contractor schedules for performance measurement and reporting requirements
• Continually monitors critical and near-critical path work, identifying issues and potential mitigations
• Proactively reviews progress against planned activities, completion forecasts, and provides solutions to mitigate schedule delays or to optimize project completion
• Perform routine and comprehensive schedule quality checks to ensure overall schedule health and adherence to processes and procedures
• Executes analysis and reporting efforts for the project, using Primavera 6, produces standard and custom schedules and charts, and exports and imports data between Primavera 6 and other databases or tools to provide analysis and reporting
• Coordinates schedule interface with the client for monthly updating of Master Schedule and guides by understanding the complete project scope, project schedule objectives, as well as supporting and maintaining a plan and schedule to accomplish the same goal
• Manages key stakeholder relationships to influence the project and achieve results in the project’s best interest, prepares and presents to management, the client, or others
• Identifies training needs and proactively provides coaching to upskill direct reports in planning and scheduling processes, including analysis and reporting
• Participates in personnel performance reviews and career development conversations.
• Interview candidates for employment and make recommendations for employment decisions
• Interprets and executes policy, objectives, and standards applicable to planning and scheduling activities
• Interact closely and frequently with client management and contractors while maintaining necessary levels of commercial awareness

Skills: Schedule Control, Critical Path, Schedule Analysis, Quality Assurance, Primavera P6, Stakeholder Management, Team Coaching, Client Coordination

• Monitor team performance and report on metrics
• Discover training needs and provide coaching
• Support and attend production meetings at various sites and daily report-outs
• Develop and maintain replenishment strategies of direct materials for Fuel Sites (CFFF, SMP, WZ), utilizing standard WEC systems (SAP, Ariba SCC (Supply Chain Collaboration), Power BI)
• Identify and close gaps between supply and demand plans, develop risk mitigation strategies, and escalation communication plans
• Perform detailed analysis of replenishment strategies and performance to support demand changes and site performance/capability changes
• Work with the Global Schedule Planning, Global Supply Chain Solution, and Supplier Quality teams to maximize the efficiency of part delivery to the sites to meet customer demand, whilst optimizing the financial objectives of the business.
• Support the Global Inventory team to create monthly inventory forecasts in support of the business
• Support the Financial team to create monthly clearance forecasts in support of the business
• Support Local and Global SIOP meetings in supply review
• Continue to drive the utilization and further system enhancements of the standard Westinghouse planning tools (SAP and Ariba SCC)
• Generate and Maintain Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects

Skills: Performance Tracking, Team Coaching, Production Support, Material Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Forecasting, SAP Systems, Process Improvement

• Prepares detailed staffing plans for planning and scheduling activities. 
• Reviews design scope criteria and quantities. 
• Performs in-depth analysis to identify project schedule impacts and coordinates with the project to develop additional estimating bases when information is incomplete.
• Reviews subcontractor and JV partners to ensure they will meet client expectations. 
• Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation and action plans to project management.
• Makes recommendations to the client on action plans to mitigate schedule risks and schedule GAP analysis.
• Supports the maintenance, improvement, integration, and major updates of the Client Development and Execution main schedule.
• Be responsible for coordinating the work scope for all entities into the total project plan. 
• Performs regular reviews of project scope in schedules, including establishing the conceptual scope of schedule studies.
• Establishes milestones for the total project or major portions of the project. 
• Reviews project work activities to ensure support of project milestones. 
• Coordinates the timely, systematic, and complete acquisition of scope definition and related data.
• Reviews the performing organization’s and unit’s work logics and determines whether the schedules will adequately support the overall project schedule. 
• Plans, coordinates, and establishes the level of quantification appropriate to the objectives of the effort and to the level of scope definition for each discipline or specialty and designates reference jobs for source data and/or reconciliations of quantities. 

Skills: Staffing Planning, Scope Review, Schedule Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Client Coordination, Master Scheduling, Milestone Planning, Scope Integration

• Reviews the completeness and reasonableness of quantities.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises schedule resource loading and leveling. 
• Coordinates the development of all bulk commodity release and installation curves. 
• Integrates appropriate manpower requirements for each discipline/specialty relative to the overall project needs. 
• Determines quantity and manpower levels in support of the project needs and schedule philosophy.
• Obtains the required schedule information from all disciplines. 
• Identifies schedule restraints and their effects on the total project schedule.
• Works with all departments to ensure an understanding of the total project schedule needs. 
• Be responsible for the total integration of scheduled activities. 
• Identifies schedule considerations and problems resulting from interdisciplinary or group restraints and interfaces.

Skills: Quantity Review, Resource Loading, Schedule Leveling, Manpower Planning, Data Coordination, Constraint Analysis, Schedule Integration, Cross-Discipline Coordination

• Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility.
• Be responsible for issuing reports required by Bechtel management and project procedures.
• Supports the development of scheduling standards and procedures.
• Compiles, summarizes, updates, and maintains historical schedule data. 
• Monitors and reports the critical path and schedule performance of the total project.
• Coordinates information input into specific studies. 
• Be responsible for the integration of activities and total work scope identification. 
• Evaluates study results and recommends conclusions for project team consideration and discussion. 
• Supervises/directs project schedule, staffing, and quantity reporting.
• Be responsible for preparing and presenting the Schedule Impact Report. 
• Be responsible for leading the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources/costs required to effect such plans.

Skills: Report Consistency, Schedule Reporting, Standards Development, Data Management, Critical Path, Scope Integration, Impact Reporting, Recovery Planning

• Analyses project requirements with the project team, checking that all essential work activities have been identified in sufficient detail to serve as a basis for developing realistic project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and regularly analyze project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressing according to the plan, ensuring to communicate effectively with Project Managers any deviations or scheduling issues, and provide input for optimizing resources.
• Issue progress reports, program updates, and productivity data regularly to customers and stakeholders.
• Establishes a baseline plan for cost performance measurement.
• Work with the project team to define the necessary resources for project completion, evaluating the work breakdown structure
• Work closely with engineering, supply chain, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, client, and contractors to identify potential changes in scope and quantify the impact of each change in a timely fashion.
• Integrate material resource requirements with the project schedule and define procurement activities and order lead times. 
• Regularly communicates with Supply Chain Management (SCM) team and updates schedules to ensure procurement activities take place in a timely way and lead times are optimized to meet schedule targets.
• Participates in project reviews. 
• Composes reports and updates all required project data in Project Control systems for Management Information and Project Analysis. 
• Communicates project progress and control issues to the project management team and offers solutions.
• Effectively communicates appropriate information to customers and other stakeholders promptly to achieve the desired understanding.

Skills: Schedule Development, Progress Monitoring, Critical Path, Baseline Planning, Resource Planning, Change Impact, Procurement Scheduling, Stakeholder Reporting

• Prepare weekly, monthly (or any period agreed with the Client) reports about the status of construction progress, etc.
• Attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of the construction process and methodology.
• Prepare urgent reports, schedules, analyses, and assessments by the Client or Superiors.
• Evaluate Baseline Schedules, Extension of Time, Recovery Plans, Progress Reports, and others.
• Be responsible for presenting accurate data and updates at the project review meetings for evaluating project progress and resolving all issues related to the site and construction coordination
• Be responsible for the generation of the overall delivery schedule for the EITS scope of works and the processes required for update and progress monitoring in accordance with the project needs.
• Utilise the planning team in the Operations centre in Bangalore for any updates to the schedule as well as the generation of lookaheads, interface data dates, etc., to the Project team.
• Coordinate the generation of reports for the Client's use in their master integrated delivery schedule.
• Develop all Investment Committee detailed P6 schedules for all project work in the studies portfolio.
• Incorporate analysis and provide information to the Cost Controllers for project phasing
• Generate and maintain schedules for the Regio2N project and its call-offs
• Coordinate with the Planning and Performance Manager, the Product development Manager, and other team members to update the plans as per the agreed drumbeat.

Skills: Progress Reporting, Construction Planning, Schedule Analysis, Baseline Review, Delivery Scheduling, Primavera P6, Cost Coordination, Team Coordination

• Strong math and analytical skills
• Strong ability to structure, analyze, and manipulate large amounts of data in Excel quickly (e.g., pivot tables, vlookup, data cleaning)
• Ability to review and analyze the Stock and Sales Plan
• Knowledge of inventory models and KPIs (turn, WOS), and retail supply chain
• Understanding of forecasting and replenishment planning tools and systems
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to present effectively and credibly to the client
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of basic inventory and replenishment skills
• Experience with financial planning or working with stock and sales plans

Qualifications: BS in Construction Management with 4 years of Experience

• Be able to identify and synthesize complex data
• Problem-solving skills to identify the root cause and potential solutions of reporting and forecasting anomalies
• Excellent communication skills to clearly explain forecast logic to cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to lead with an enterprise mindset and to partner across business units/functions to drive projects and execute decisions
• Excellent in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and BI reporting tools, with planning system experience
• Track record of hitting timelines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Strong aptitude in retail math, forecasting methodology, and Excel skills
• Merchandise planning, store planning, inventory, or other business planning experience
• Extensive experience working on the EPCM/ESP side, working on major iron ore projects
• Strong knowledge of site shutdown planning

Qualifications: BS in Civil Engineering with 7 years of Experience

• Experience with the Project Controls function on a major construction project  (Power, Oil and Gas, or Heavy Construction).
• Sound knowledge of HVDC technology
• Experienced in leading teams.
• Proficient user of Primavera P6 and all MS Office Applications.
• Must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy.
• High level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies.
• Strong collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time to ensure multiple deadlines are met
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project

Qualifications: BS in Industrial Engineering with 11 years of Experience

• Ability to read, interpret, understand, and apply planning standards and procedures, applicable State rules and regulations, and City/County policies and procedures.
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other community development agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to seek answers independently.
• Ability to take direction and learn from mistakes.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude.
• Exceptionally proficient at Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience leading robust project controls teams on major construction projects within highly regulated industries.

Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering with 9 years of Experience

• Strong leadership and “team-player” qualities
• Experience in an execution project environment with detailed knowledge of Execution Planning, scheduling quantitative risk analysis, scheduling maintenance and change management, progress measurement and evaluation, trending and forecasting, and reporting
• Hands-on experience in planning and preparing logic diagrams, critical path networks, and bar charts, with particular emphasis on detailed construction schedules
• Experience in high-value, multi-discipline EPCM project environments from inception to close-out
• Strong personal computer skills (particularly MS Office suite) and relevant project controls, specific software skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey project technical information to project stakeholders
• High organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, take direction, and provide direction to others to ensure the quality of deliverables
• Proficient level of understanding of Primavera P6
• Must be able to utilise techniques such as earned value management/analysis, critical path analysis, cost loading, and risk management.

Qualifications: BA in Project Management with 13 years of Experience

• Must be able to obtain an active DoD Secret clearance post-employment.
• Experience with reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints
• Knowledge of maritime terminology
• Proven recent use and proficiency of MS Excel and other MS programs such as Outlook, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Experience writing maintenance work packages for maritime vessels
• Experience conducting inspections on maritime vessels
• Understanding of drawings and components of maritime construction

Qualifications: BS in Electrical Engineering with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in major Construction projects.
• Experience working in KSA with a lead planner role
• Sound knowledge, proven skills, and competencies in the application of project planning principles, methodologies, and tools, supporting all phases of project execution, particularly around schedule development, progress measurement/reporting, and earned value, within a large project-oriented EPC or Owner Organization.
• Must have a track record of delivering accurate schedule information, reporting, and guidance to senior management.
• Experience within an Oil and Gas, Chemical processing, or related business, and equivalent projects
• Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project experience 
• Experience using Monte Carlo-type schedule analysis software
• Be able to achieve success under significant pressure, evolving requirements, and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to represent AP in front of the Client, Strong communica, tor written and oral.
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote)
• Working knowledge of SAP, EcoSys PM, and Deltek Acumen
• Strong report writing skills
• Experienced and able to work within a diverse office environment, with multi-region project execution.

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 17 years of Experience

• Progressive experience in the construction and/or engineering field with increasing responsibility.
• Experience in large Infrastructure projects (Transit/Rail) with budgets exceeding $1 billion.
• Proficient in Primavera (P6) scheduling software.
• Demonstrated experience with implementing and effectively using company-standard project controls systems and industry-standard planning/scheduling systems.
• Be proficient with spreadsheets, word processing software, databases, and presentation tools.
• Ability to understand contracts and interpret from a scheduling/project controls perspective.
• Solid knowledge and experience with forensic schedule analysis.
• Solid knowledge and experience with earned value analysis/management.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of the project controls principles to planning/scheduling work processes.
• Experience and/or knowledge of various procurement models, including Public Private Partnership (P3), Alternative Finance Procurement, and Alliance.
• Experience as a project manager
• PSP or PMI-SP certification
• Strong sense of taking initiative and ownership in her/his work.
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive working atmosphere.
• Ability to actively participate in the ongoing development and mentoring of junior staff.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications: BS in Systems Engineering with 14 years of Experience

• Thorough understanding of the capability to schedule complex engineering and construction projects
• Experience with Planning and Scheduling
• Experience in Project Controls or Commercial Operations
• Project controls experience in large complex construction projects, including airports and infrastructure projects
• Aptitude at an expert level of P6, Excel, and Power BI
• Experience in the construction of an airport, large infrastructure, or similar projects
• Proven ability to lead independently on complex project controls issues with superior interpersonal skills, creative solution and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical documents and map specifications.
• Ability to check designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of planning projects.
• Ability to collect, tabulate, organize, evaluate, analyze, and present data and information.

Qualifications: BS in Architecture with 10 years of Experience

• Proven experience as an administration manager or similar
• In-depth understanding of office management procedures and departmental and operational delivery
• Strong analytical mind with problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of training and motivating administrative employees
• Excellent communication, time management, leadership, and employee development skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Great team player with leadership skills
• APMG Project Planning and Controls (PPC) qualification
• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
• Experience in developing schedules within a complex environment and using an IMS methodology.
• Strong knowledge and skills in scheduling software (Primavera P6) and subsequent functionality.

Qualifications: BA in Operations Management with 7 years of Experience