Project Planner at Arbico Plc

Arbico Plc is a full service, building and civil engineering contracting company. It was established in 1958 and has been quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange since 1978. The company has become one of the foremost building construction companies in Nigeria with presence across the geopolitical zones of the country.

Over the years, the company has been involved in the construction of a broad spectrum of projects for governments, multinational companies, industrial groups, as well as high-networth individuals.

We are recruitng to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Planner

Location: Nigeria

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering and construction schedules including development of critical path and project float.
• Partner with project personnel to establish the plan and document the scope, develop project schedules and or capital cost estimates.
• Make presentations to clients as needed.
• Monitor hours and costs to determine trends and to assist in forecasting.
• Evaluate scope changes, cost trends, additional work orders and other elements.
• Conduct periodic site visits in order to review cost reporting.
• Gathers and reviews data concerning project modifications including requested modifications, company policies, regulatory requirements, and required completion dates
• Participates in the development of timetables and schedules for projects
• Prepares technical Statements of Work for construction projects, facility modifications, improvements and high end service and project contracts
• Coordinates the review of estimated project costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparations, and other related costs
• Prepares project budgets and cost estimates, schedules and coordinates resources and tasks to complete projects on approved budget
• Coordinates projects with all affected parties to ensure projects are completed on schedule
• Maintain scheduling processes and procedures and update as required
• Manage the operation of the project scheduling system (microsoft project, primavera, etc)
• Interface and support Projects to ensure project schedules are accurate and maintained
• Interface with project teams to ensure that milestones are established and reported monthly
• Ensure scheduling information and reports are accurate.
• Perform monthly or bi-weekly programme level scheduling analysis as required
• Assist in preparation of programme master schedule and perform critical path analysis.
• Integrate project budget and schedule to support EVM analysis and reporting.
• Participate in claims analysis and negotiations.
• Prepare schedule performance measurements reports, forecasts and studies.
• Develop and implement project control procedures in conjunction with supporting project ancillary functions.
• Prepare project plans and detailed manpower utilization plans.
• Analyze critical paths and restraints to determine effect of changes on the schedule and recommends workarounds to mitigate impacts.
• Develop plans and recommendations for mitigation of impacts of schedule problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience with an engineering or construction firm is
• Previous experience on construction projects in the oil and gas sector will be an added advantage.

Working Knowledge, Skills and Competencies and Attributes

• Primavera and Microsoft Project knowledge/experience
• Proficient user of all Microsoft packages, particularly Excel and Access.
• Must be able to work under pressure in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Good analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings
• Good interpersonal skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates who have the requirements above should forward their CV's to: [email protected] quoting "Project Planner" as subject of their mail.