Senior Project Planner

Parte del Gruppo MoOngy, Agap2 è presente sul mercato europeo in 14 paesi con servizi di consulenza ingegneristica impiantistica. Dal 2018, Agap2 Italia opera sul territorio nazionale nei seguenti settori: Energy, Oil&Gas, Steel, Hydrogen, Power Generation, Construction.

ABOUT THE ROLE – Planning Engineer (Oil & Gas / EPC Projects)

We are looking for a Planning Engineer to join complex EPC and Oil & Gas projects .

Reporting to the Project Service Manager , the resource will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure the timely execution of all project phases — from engineering to procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and handover .

The role will support the Project Manager and Project Service Manager by providing schedule forecasts, progress analysis, and delay mitigation strategies , enabling proactive and efficient project execution.

Location: Milan

Key Responsibilities

1. Schedule Development & Baseline Preparation

• Develop and maintain the Project Master Schedule in line with the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Define the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and activity coding in coordination with all project disciplines.
• Identify critical path activities and key milestones .
• Ensure alignment between schedule, cost control, procurement, and engineering deliverables .

2. Progress Monitoring & Control

• Monitor actual progress vs. baseline schedule .
• Update schedules regularly (weekly/monthly) with real progress data.
• Identify deviations and propose recovery and mitigation plans .
• Maintain S-curves and manpower histograms .

3. Coordination with Project Teams

• Interface with engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and offshore teams to collect progress data.
• Integrate subcontractor schedules into the overall project plan.
• Ensure alignment between onshore and offshore execution schedules , especially for critical interfaces.

4. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Perform and present Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis .
• Highlight risks, delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop short-term look-ahead schedules .

5. Delay & Change Management

• Perform schedule impact analysis for changes and variations.
• Support claims with Time Impact Analysis (TIA) .
• Maintain documentation for Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.

Project Scope & Interfaces

• Key activities: Yard fabrication, module assembly, civil works, vendor delivery tracking, marine vessel mobilization, subsea installation, hook-up, commissioning campaigns.
• Challenges: Material delivery coordination, yard productivity, and management of multiple work fronts.
• Interfaces: Vendors, fabrication yards, construction sites, offshore teams, marine logistics and installation crews.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills .
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities .
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail in planning and reporting activities .
• Proactive mindset in identifying and mitigating schedule risks .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as Planning Engineer in Oil & Gas, EPC, or industrial projects .
• Strong experience with planning tools (Primavera P6 or equivalent) .
• Solid understanding of project lifecycle and scheduling methodologies .
• Proven experience in CPM scheduling, reporting, and delay analysis .
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) with strong reporting skills.

The salary for this role ranges from €40.000 to €70.000

The position is governed by the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL)