Overview
Deputy General Manager – Planning Jobs in Sohar, Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman at Larsen & Toubro
Title: Deputy General Manager – Planning
Company: Larsen & Toubro
Location: Sohar, Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman
Key Responsibilities:1. Project Planning & Scheduling
- Lead development of:
- Master project schedule (Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3)
- Detailed fabrication and erection schedules
- Define work breakdown structure (WBS) aligned with project scope.
- Establish milestones for:
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Fabrication
- Assembly & load-out
2. Progress Monitoring & Control
- Track and monitor project progress against baseline schedules.
- Identify delays, risks, and bottlenecks in fabrication activities.
- Implement corrective actions and recovery plans.
- Prepare and present progress reports to management.
3. Resource Planning
- Plan and optimize:
- Manpower
- Equipment
- Yard capacity utilization
- Coordinate with departments to ensure resource availability aligns with schedule.
4. Interface Management
- Coordinate with:
- Engineering (drawing release schedules)
- Procurement (material delivery schedules)
- Fabrication teams (shop progress)
- QA/QC (inspection timelines)
- Ensure smooth integration across all project functions.
5. Project Controls & Reporting
- Establish project control systems for:
- Schedule tracking
- Cost monitoring (if applicable)
- Progress measurement (physical & weighted)
- Generate key reports:
- Daily/weekly/monthly progress reports
- S-curve analysis
- Look-ahead schedules (2-week / 4-week)
- Delay analysis reports
6. Risk & Delay Management
- Identify planning risks and mitigation measures.
- Perform delay analysis (EOT, concurrency, critical path impact).
- Develop contingency and recovery strategies.
7. System & Tools Management
- Oversee use of planning tools such as:
- Primavera (P6)
- MS Project
- E-ALPS / ERP systems
- Ensure accuracy and discipline in data inputs.
8. Client & Stakeholder Interaction
- Participate in client meetings for schedule review.
- Present progress status and mitigation plans.
- Address client queries related to planning and scheduling.
9. Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor planning engineers and planners.
- Assign responsibilities and monitor team performance.
- Ensure standardization of planning practices across project.
10. Documentation & Compliance
- Ensure all planning documentation complies with:
- Contractual requirements
- Company procedures
- Maintain change logs, schedule revisions, and baseline approvals.
