- Design bar charts to meet specifications and approval of all parties concerned.
- Tracking of progress: Conduct visual progress inspections to verify progress as reported by site staff; discuss with site staff problems, potential problems, risks, trends and plan around obstacles. Escalate issues where applicable. Accordingly update bar charts. Discuss changes, progress and obstacles with clients and contractors. Escalate issues where applicable. Keep the project teams informed of their obligations, urgencies, major incidents, obstacles and progress, etc.) Updating and Reporting progress on Primavera.
- Analyse Progress: Analyse progress, obstacles, changes, risks, trends etc. - to the effect that corrective action can be made pro-actively (where applicable) and provide feedback to Project Manager or escalate to management.
- Assist applications with compilation of bar charts for tender purposes taking into account scope, timelines, site related and contractual conditions.
- At all times adhere to procedures, instructions, quality, safety standards and certification requirements.
- SOX Compliance: Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley and AX controls.
- Grade 12
- Diploma in Engineering
- Diploma in Planning or Project Management.
- 7 years' experience as a Project Planner in an engineering/ project environment
- Proven experience in managing schedules for various projects.
- Primavera & MS Projects experience
- Knowledge and experience in managing of FIDIC, NEC and bespoke contracts.
- Experience in managing tender documents and contractual terms.
- Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact at all levels.
Senior Planner - Johannesburg, South Africa - Compressor Products International
Description
The Big Picture:
Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services and solutions. Howden's core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.
Howden MEA Projects is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to support the project management team in executing projects on time, within budget and to specification. To establish the project progress measurement system based on the nature of the project.
What needs to be done?
What do you need to bring?
What will you get in return?
You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organisation in a challenging role with great career development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary along with a benefits package.
About us:
Worldwide business – Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries.
We offer global and local opportunities– 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments – You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden, we have a strong corporate identity and purpose – You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.
Our products and organisation are Revolving Around You – Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset – our people.