Project Planning & Control Engineer

Worknigeria was established with a Singular Vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Planning & Control Engineer

Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Oil & Gas Services

Work Mode: Full-time, Onsite

Role Overview

• The Project Control/Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure efficient project execution within the oil and gas sector.
• The role requires a detail-oriented professional skilled in project planning tools and experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
• Track project progress, monitor key milestones, and report performance metrics.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and subcontractors to align timelines and deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain project control documents including budgets, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Develop and implement project control procedures, tools, and templates to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Analyse project data to identify trends, variances, and potential risks; provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support cost control, resource planning, and risk management activities.
• Ensure all project activities comply with company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in project control or planning within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other relevant project management tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent ability to interpret project data and prepare detailed progress reports.
• Knowledge of project management principles, cost control, and scheduling best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@worknigeria.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.