Lead Project Planner, OFE

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Lead Project Planner, reports to our Project Planning manager and will be responsible to lead the project planning of a very large projects and drive progress measurement. This position will be in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Review schedules to ensure that the appropriate level of details and structure are applied and effective progress monitoring
• Be responsible for monitoring progress and producing accurate projections of time and cost
• Ensure schedules generated for a project are fully integrated and resource-loaded to ensure accuracy
• Set up, implement, and maintain schedule related key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Ensure other project teams have access to accurate current reports and projections and relevant reports are available for the customer
• Participate in discussions about the future of the business requiring frequent and thorough interaction with other functions
• Present projects plans, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior business leaders within technical space and occasionally to senior leaders in partner technical teams
• Mange complex processes requiring involvement of many stakeholders on the client and business side
• Ensure compliance of industry procedures and practices
• Obtains data on progress, logic, and manpower from operations/plant personnel
• Conduct schedule review meetings and assist in developing alternatives to accommodate changes to operational plans and communicate any deviations of current plan

Qualifications:

• Education and Certifications: Bachelor's Degree (Engineering discipline preferred) or equivalent experience in LNG project engineering and/or construction industry
• Experience: 3+ years of experience
• Demonstrated success in proactively improving processes and systems
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies.
• Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project and PowerPoint
• Specific expertise with Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT:

Ability and willingness to travel per project requirements. Must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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