Execution Planner

Overview

Brunel is looking for a seasoned Execution Planner with strong technical depth and hands-on construction experience to support complex Brownfield Gas Plant projects. This position plays a key role in developing, coordinating, and maintaining project schedules to drive efficient, on-time, and on-budget execution.

Primary Duties

• Create, update, and manage comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 and other recognized planning tools.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure full schedule integration across all project stages.
• Track schedule performance, identify deviations, and recommend corrective measures to maintain timelines.
• Support development and evaluation of schedule recovery strategies, including assessing resource and cost impacts.
• Develop and manage the Owner’s Integrated Schedule (OIS), ensuring consistency and alignment among stakeholders.
• Produce resource-loaded schedules to maximize workforce and equipment efficiency.
• Perform schedule analyses to improve forecasting accuracy, resource planning, and overall project execution.
• Deliver schedule updates, progress reports, and forecast summaries to project leadership and partners.
• Provide data-driven insights to support continuous improvement in project delivery, productivity, and schedule adherence.
• Ensure all scheduling activities meet project deadlines, internal standards, and established safety and quality expectations.

Required Technical Background

• Demonstrated experience building schedules specifically for Brownfield Gas Plant projects.
• Strong understanding of:
• Earthworks and civil construction
• Drilling operations
• Pipeline construction and installation
• Electrical and instrumentation scopes
• Strong grasp of construction sequencing, duration development, and resource planning across multiple disciplines.
• Proficiency with planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project; solid understanding of CPM scheduling principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• At least 10 years of experience in project controls or planning/scheduling within oil & gas or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong analytical, time-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced settings and manage several tasks simultaneously.