Project Planner at Roadlamp Limited

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Project Planner to join our team. The Project Planner is responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining project schedules, resource plans, and progress reports to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of oil and gas projects.

This role ensures alignment between engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, providing accurate forecasting, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent tools
• Work with project managers and discipline leads to define work breakdown structures (WBS) and establish baselines
• Track progress against schedules, highlight variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare resource loading plans and forecasts for manpower, equipment, and materials
• Support cost control by integrating schedules with budgets and monitoring earned value performance
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project milestones are realistic and achievable
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and clients
• Identify risks, delays, and opportunities; propose mitigation strategies
• Ensure planning processes comply with company procedures, industry standards, and client requirements
• Participate in project meetings, providing input on planning and scheduling matters

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 7–10 years' experience in project planning and scheduling within the oil and gas industry
• PMP, APM, PRINCE2®, or equivalent Project Management Certification
• Strong knowledge of project management principles (WBS, critical path analysis, earned value management)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or any relevant field

Location

Lagos, Nigeria