Planning Manager
Doha Petroleum Construction Co. W.L.L
Role:Company Description Doha Petroleum Construction Co. W.L.L. (DOPET), founded in 1981, is one of Qatar’s leading contractors specializing in multi-discipline EPIC (Engineering, Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning) projects for both onshore and offshore fields. The company delivers shutdowns, turnarounds, maintenance, fabrication, valve repair, motor rewinding, and drilling pipe machining services, supported by strong manpower supply capabilities. DOPET operates exceptional workshops and facilities that provide integrated support for steel and tank fabrication, civil construction, scaffolding, electrical and instrumentation works, and structure and skid fabrication. With over 3,000 skilled permanent personnel and additional short-term staff as needed, DOPET maintains extensive certifications, including ASME (U, PP, S), NBBI R, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. The sales division represents several international oilfield equipment and service providers in Qatar, offering applicants exposure to high-profile global partners and complex industrial projects.
Role Description The Planning Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Doha, responsible for overseeing project planning and scheduling across EPIC, shutdown, turnaround, and maintenance projects. This role involves developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, resource plans, and progress tracking tools, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, QHSE standards, and operational targets. The Planning Manager collaborates closely with project managers, engineering teams, construction teams, and client representatives to monitor milestones, assess risks, and implement corrective actions when needed. Daily activities include preparing planning reports, analyzing productivity, updating forecasts, coordinating with procurement and fabrication units, and supporting senior management with data-driven insights for decision-making. The role also contributes to continuous improvement of planning processes, systems, and templates to enhance project efficiency and delivery performance.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong project planning and scheduling skills, including experience with tools such as Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, and the ability to develop and maintain EPC and maintenance project schedules.
Candidates should possess solid project management and coordination skills, including stakeholder communication, progress monitoring, risk identification, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Candidates should possess analytical and reporting skills, including data analysis, forecasting, resource planning, and preparation of planning dashboards and progress reports.
Candidates should possess knowledge of oil and gas industry operations, particularly EPIC projects, shutdowns, fabrication, and maintenance activities in onshore and offshore environments.
Candidates should possess familiarity with QHSE standards and compliance frameworks, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, as well as safe work practices in industrial construction and maintenance.