Project Planning & Control Engineer

Job Title: Project Planning & Control Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt Industry: Oil & Gas Services Work Mode: Full-time, Onsite

Role Overview:

The Project Control/Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure efficient project execution within the oil and gas sector. The role requires a detail-oriented professional skilled in project planning tools and experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, update, and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project and Primavera P6. - Track project progress, monitor key milestones, and report performance metrics. - Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and subcontractors to align timelines and deliverables. - Prepare and maintain project control documents including budgets, forecasts, and progress reports. - Develop and implement project control procedures, tools, and templates to ensure consistency and efficiency. - Analyse project data to identify trends, variances, and potential risks; provide actionable insights and recommendations. - Support cost control, resource planning, and risk management activities. - Ensure all project activities comply with company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. - Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in project control or planning within the oil and gas industry. - Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other relevant project management tools. - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. - Excellent ability to interpret project data and prepare detailed progress reports. - Knowledge of project management principles, cost control, and scheduling best practices. - Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.