Senior EPC Project Planner – Master Complex Energy Project Timelines

About the role

Arkad is seeking a Senior EPC Project Planner to join its permanent Head Office team in Milan. You will act as the strategic navigator for multi‑million‑dollar EPC projects, overseeing the entire schedule from engineering and procurement baselining to construction execution and commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Define project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) with multidisciplinary teams and establish baseline execution plans.
• Develop and maintain Level 3 CPM schedules and detailed Level 4 subcontractor schedules using Primavera P6.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis, calculate productivity S‑Curves, and build manpower histograms.
• Monitor schedule evolution, anticipate deviations, and propose mitigation or recovery actions.
• Support site teams during critical phases and integrate construction progress monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with Project Control Coordinators and PMs on monthly reviews, subcontractor claims, and client change orders.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience in EPC project planning across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for oil & gas, petrochemical or energy assets.
• Expert‑level proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Strong analytical skills in CPM, earned value management, and schedule risk analysis.
• Willingness to support on‑site teams during key milestones.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Italian is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Primavera P6
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Earned Value Management
• Schedule Risk Analysis
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development

What we offer

• Competitive gross annual salary ranging from €56,000 to €62,000
• Corporate benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile EPC projects in the energy sector