Project Planning & Control Engineer

Project Planning & Control Engineer Job Worknigeria

Worknigeria was established with a Singular Vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Planning & Control Engineer

Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time

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.