Construction Planner Job in Papua New Guinea is a role with Wood in Port Moresby. The position focuses on preparing, managing, and assessing project plans and schedules. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of Planner experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and experience in Oil & Gas or Construction. Knowledge of Primavera P6, major software packages, and strong safety and communication skills are also required. Candidates must have full work rights in PNG. About the Job
Job Description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is currently recruiting for a Construction Planner to join the team in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Project Controls Lead, this position will be responsible for preparing and assessing detailed project plans for all stages and facets to help project delivery outcomes.
What We Can Offer
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. Wood is actively committed to diversity and inclusion across the business. Employee networks are committed to giving all employees a voice.
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure employees are rewarded at the right level in line with the market.
Commitment to continued professional development. Development plans are tailored to individual needs and interests.
Global connections. Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of the industry and are shaping the standards of the profession.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Manage overall project plans and schedules in line with project reporting requirements. This includes engineering, procurement, construction, hook up, and commissioning in the oil and gas industry.
Produce and issue updates to project plans and schedules. These must be fully logic linked with a critical path to enable performance analysis.
Produce and issue updates to project manpower requirements.
Assess the impact of client interface milestones on Wood plans. Share relevant Wood milestone data with the client through appropriate controls.
Monitor overall project progress and the achievement of major milestones.
Liaise with other planners within the team. Share responsibilities as appropriate to deliver an effective planning service to Wood Project Management and the client.
Qualifications
What Makes You Remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities. We welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team.
Even if you do not match every statement below, you are encouraged to apply if you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role.
It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Ideally You Will Have
At least 8 years’ experience as a Planner.
Previous experience working in PNG will be viewed advantageously.
Strong stakeholder management skills, both internal and external.
A background in Oil & Gas or Construction will be preferred.
An Engineering degree or onsite experience will be highly considered.
A strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
IT literacy in all major software packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and others.
Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, both written and oral.
Additional Requirements
Candidates must have full work rights in PNG to be considered for this role.
If you’re a Construction Planner looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
About Us
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. The company delivers safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future.
Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara. Sidara is a global partnership that unites leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
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 based on objective criteria. This is without regard to 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.
