Lead Planner

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

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Work location: Houston 

Roster: Monday to Friday

Overview: 

The Lead Planner requires knowledge and experience across Planning of major capital projects, project controls, commercial and construction activities.

The role is responsible for progressing the development planning of an ongoing study into execution schedule for a mega project. This includes the implementation of the progress measurement system and processes; alignment with the cost control systems; managing and leading the contractor schedules, approvals and change management on the schedules; and analysing progress and potential claims

Key responsibilities:

• Develop/Continue development of Level 3 study schedules into Level 4 execution schedules, ensuring integration with budgets, procurement strategies, and business objectives
• Schedule management ensuring its quality (logic, clarity) and accuracy (update of dates, reflection of the project scope)
• Review / Approve contractor L4 schedules (including bar charts, S-curves, histograms, deliverables, probability/accuracy analysis) in coordination with the Project Controls Manager and the Study Manager
• Verify and update progress and integration of contractor schedules into the master program
• Maintain any interface milestones between various contractors and client managed scope
• Manage change control for the planning and progress measurement systems including communication of the impacts of changes on the schedule to the leadership team
• Apply Earned Value Management techniques to measure/status and monitor progress and performance, and present dashboard reports to the Leadership team
• Accurate and timely issuing of weekly, month end, quarterly, and ad hoc reports
• Host/Participate in schedule workshops, risk reviews, etc
• Host/Attend meetings related to schedule and progress with internal and external stakeholders
• Establish positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Leadership, support and development of less senior planners and schedulers
• Coordination of planning aspects within the broader project controls team ensuring alignment and collaboration with the other functions, in particular estimation and Power BI dashboard reporting

Experience and skills required:

• Proficient with Primavera P6 and Pertmaster Risk Analysis software 
• Microsoft Office products
• Broad understanding of facilities engineering and Project Control issues without being a specialist
• Highly developed cross cultural influencing skills for work with staff of varied nationalities and backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
• Ability to interpret documentation and drawings and apply to the Integrated Master Schedule 
• Demonstrated understanding of Process Facility Engineering principles
• Strong understanding and demonstrated knowledge of project management principles
• Strong understanding of procurement and contract processes
• Excellent understanding and demonstrated knowledge of schedule risk concepts and techniques

Qualifications required: 

• Must be able to work both as a sole Planner and to lead a team
• At least 15 years of industry experience, of which 10 years should be in Planning or equivalent
• Ability to understand overall project schedule and business priorities
• Experience in large scale projects in international environments
• Experience leading and developing Planning teams
• Client-side / Operator experience with exposure to the full project life cycle, from concept through to execution, and the associated stage gates.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with project and corporate stakeholders
• Advanced skills in Primavera P6, MS Office Suite, Acumen Fuse, Risk Analysis, One Pager, and Business Intelligence tools like Power BI
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with safe workplace practices and duty of care
• Ability to maintain a flexible work environment to maintain working relationship with others in various time zones

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Candidates will be subject to company Fit for Work Policy which includes Drug and Alcohol Testing. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

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