Project Planner

Description

Job Summary: Wood is seeking a Project Planning Engineer with experience in preparing, reviewing, and presenting schedules and supporting plans. Key Highlights: 1. Commitment to continuous professional development. 2. Global connections with industry-leading experts. 3. Significant projects in the Process and Chemicals sector. **Extraordinary people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world**. Wood is seeking a Project Planning Engineer with over 8 years of experience. The position will be located in Capital Federal, Argentina. **The Role** Wood is seeking a **Project Planning Engineer**, with over 8 years of experience. The position will be located in Capital Federal, Argentina. We are targeting a university-educated professional with strong conversational English skills and experience in preparing, reviewing, and presenting project schedules and supporting plans to ensure rigorous project control throughout the project lifecycle. **Our Clients and Projects** **Designing the future. Transforming the world.** The Wood Process & Chemicals business is a leader in key market sectors, including traditional refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, hydrogen production, and CCUS. We offer a full range of engineering and project management services and are leading integrators in the refinery and petrochemical facilities market, driving innovation in sustainable fuels and advanced materials for the energy transition. **What We Can Offer** * Significant and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders in the Process \& Chemicals sector. * Flexible work arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs. * Commitment to diversity and inclusion across our entire organization, with employee networks dedicated to giving voice to all employees. * Flexible benefits package adaptable to your lifestyle. * Commitment to continuous professional development through personalized development plans. * Global connections with industry-leading experts. * Develop and maintain planning control structures aligned with the project’s approved Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). * Develop and maintain baseline project plans and schedules using appropriate scheduling software. * Monitor and control planning activities across all phases of the project lifecycle. * Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction functions, as well as other departments as required—including third parties—to stay informed on project activities, status, and their impact on schedule and labor requirements. * Prepare and provide copies of project plans and schedules per project reporting requirements. * Prepare and provide copies of project progress and performance reports per project reporting requirements. * Generate and issue updates to project plans and schedules. * Generate and issue updates to project labor resource requirements. * Assess and communicate the schedule impact of change notifications. **What Makes You Extraordinary?** At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunity and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So, even if you don’t meet every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills required for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. **Expected:** * University degree in a relevant discipline. * Knowledge, skills, and experience: * Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 Cloud and other scheduling tools, as well as related techniques and methodologies—including logical analysis and Critical Path Method (CPM), resource allocation and leveling. * Advanced knowledge of Project Execution Procedures related to planning. * Advanced understanding of WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) and CBS (Cost Breakdown Structure) frameworks, and project reporting capabilities. * Ability to develop project schedules and plans. * Ability to prepare resource allocation, progress plans, and staffing plans. * Advanced understanding of Earned Value application, cost and schedule variance analysis/trend analysis, and hypothetical scenarios ("what\-if"). * Detailed knowledge of project management principles and techniques. * Strong knowledge of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning and Analysis, and Risk Management. Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy \& Materials pillar of Sidara \- a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com **Diversity Statement**We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non\-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.