Planning Expert

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed Level 1 to Level 5 schedules using Primavera P6 (or equivalent software).

• Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities into a unified project plan.
• Ensure planning aligns with project execution strategies and contractual requirements.

• Establish baseline schedules and manage change control to track progress and deviations.

• Oil & Gas Project Lifecycle Expertise

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of upstream, midstream, and downstream project phases.

• Plan and track activities across Conceptual, FEED, EPC, and Operations/Commissioning stages.
• Understand phase-specific deliverables (e.g., PFDs, P&IDs, vendor data, MTOs, fabrication milestones, hook-up schedules, etc.).

• Incorporate critical oil & gas activities such as wellhead installations, pipeline tie-ins, refinery units, and offshore platform work scopes into planning.

• Progress Measurement & Reporting

• Develop and manage progress measurement systems (physical and earned value-based).

• Monitor key milestones, KPIs, and performance indices (SPI, CPI).
• Provide periodic schedule updates and detailed variance analyses to stakeholders.

• Produce executive dashboards, progress curves, and forecasts.

• Integration with Project Controls

• Work closely with Cost Control, Risk, and Engineering teams to ensure schedule alignment with budgets, forecasts, and risk mitigation plans.

• Interface with contractors and vendors to collect and validate schedule data.

• Support change management and claims analysis with schedule impact assessments.

• Risk & Opportunity Management

• Identify schedule risks and opportunities, perform schedule risk analysis (e.g., using Monte Carlo simulations).

• Recommend corrective and preventive actions to minimize delays and cost overruns.

• Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead planning teams on large-scale projects or multiple work fronts.

• Coach junior planners and ensure consistent application of planning standards and best practices.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across global locations and time zones.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.

Professional Certifications (Preferred):

• PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional), or equivalent.
• AACE certifications (PSP – Planning & Scheduling Professional).
• Training or certification in Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.

Experience:

• • 15–20 years of experience in project planning/scheduling within oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy industries.
• Proven track record across all project phases Concept / FEED / EPC / Commissioning / Start-up / Operations.
• Experience with onshore, offshore, brownfield, and greenfield projects.
• Familiarity with EPCM and lump-sum turnkey (LSTK) contracting strategies.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and project controls software.
• Strong knowledge of EPC workflows, resource loading, critical path analysis, and earned value management.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, fabrication schedules, and interface management.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization (Power BI, dashboards) skills preferred