Aventa
Project Planning Engineer (Offshore & Subsea Project)
Client Office
Milan, Italy (5 days / week)
Freelance
As soon as possible
Based on experience
Published 1 month ago
AVENTA is a leading engineering and project management consultancy firm for the Energy sector. On behalf of a major Client in the Oil & Gas industry, we are seeking a highly experienced Planning Engineer for a strategic project in the Mediterranean.
Project Overview
The successful candidate will join the Project Services team overseeing a high-profile project involving the construction of new sealines and the revamping of existing offshore platforms. This is a long-term assignment based in Milan (Home Office), with a project duration extending through December 31, 2027.
Key Responsibilities
The role focuses on comprehensive schedule management, progress tracking, and administrative compliance to ensure the project meets its strategic deadlines:
Project Planning & Scheduling: Developing and maintaining the Project Master Schedule (Level 3/4), ensuring the logical sequencing of engineering, procurement, and offshore construction phases.
Progress Control: Monitoring actual project progress against the baseline, identifying potential delays, and performing Critical Path Analysis (CPA) to mitigate risks.
S-Curves & Histograms: Generating and analyzing S-curves and manpower histograms to track performance, productivity, and resource allocation.
Technical Reporting: Preparing detailed weekly and monthly progress reports for both internal management and the Client.
What-if Analysis: Conducting "what-if" scenarios to evaluate the impact of project changes or unforeseen events on the final completion date.
Document & Admin Management: Ensuring the accuracy of all planning-related documentation and the systematic compilation of project timesheets.
Interfacing: Working closely with Project Management and Technical Leads to ensure the schedule reflects the reality of offshore operations and revamping activities.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience: 5+ years of experience in Project Planning and Scheduling within the Oil & Gas sector, with a proven track record in Offshore and Subsea projects.
Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 is mandatory; high proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) for data modeling and reporting.
Project Controls Expertise: Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), progress measurement methodologies, and scheduling best practices for brownfield/revamping environments.
Languages: Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; knowledge of Italian is a strong asset.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a high-pressure Project Services environment.
Position Details
Department: 09 Project Services.
Location: Milan (Home Office), Italy.
Start Date: Immediate.
Duration: Until December 31, 2027.
Contract Type: To be discussed based on the candidate's profile and seniority.