Forensic Planner

Job description / Role

Duties & Responsibilities:
To assist with dispute resolution and claims planning matters on multiple projects, including construction scheduling, delay and disruption analysis.
Project based tasks to include fact-finding to detailed analysis, quantification of delay and damages, economic modeling, and strategy formation.
Demonstration of critical paths & consequent disruption etc.
Development of the master and construction schedules, liaison with works package contractors to ensure all programmes are consistent with the construction schedule.
Demonstration of entitlement to EoT occurring as a result of delay/ disruption/ loss of efficiency. Production rate analysis and work cycle analysis to demonstrate entitlement to EoT, drafting of claim and negotiation strategy.
Development of the works baseline programme using Primavera P6.
Other responsibilities also included defining the notification requirements under the contract for EoT and setting up a standardised system to ensure compliance.
Preparation in anticipation for the defences to counterclaims and advice regarding retrospective analysis for EOTs, prolongation costs, disruption, programme critiques and delay analysis critiques.

Requirements

Experience & Skills Required:
Candidates should possess strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
A solid history in claims planning / scheduling type role is essential
Strong skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, as well as scheduling software such as Primavera and Microsoft Project;
A history of delivering delay analysis commissions including schedule analysis and report writing
Flexibility & demonstrable creative problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills are required and ability to work as a member of a team
Excellent written and spoken English skills are essential
Experience of working in the Middle East region is desirable
Professional qualifications such as; MSc in Construction Law & Arbitration, MCIArb or similar equivalents is desired but not essential

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.