Lead Planner

" Highly skilled Project Planner / Planning Engineer with more 18 years of extensive experience developing, managing, and reporting on schedules for complex construction, engineering, and commissioning projects. Proven ability to lead planning activities, perform advanced delay and productivity analysis, manage Earned Value systems, and provide accurate, data-driven insights to Project Management. Strong communicator experienced in liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. Adept at supporting tendering processes, claims preparation, and contractual reporting while maintaining the highest standards of schedule quality and compliance. "
Serial No: 223866
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Skills keywords: Lead planning engineer, , project controls engineer, maintenance planner, Turnaround planner, , Senior planning engineer,
Qualifications:

Nov 2015 - Master , Project Management / University of Liverpool, England
Dec 2000 - Bachelor Mechanical Engineering / University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria

Personal Information:

As a Lead Planner, I am motivated by enabling safe, disciplined, and predictable execution through structured planning and strong governance. Aligned with company values, I prioritize safety, integrity, collaboration, and accountability while translating strategic objectives into executable plans that manage risk and deliver reliable outcomes.

Management Skills:

1. Strategic Thinking and Planning, 2. Decision-Making and Accountability, 3. Communication and Stakeholder Management, 4. People Development and Coaching, 5. Execution and Performance Management, 6. Risk Management and Problem Solving, 7. Change and Transition Management, 8. Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Presence

Professional Awards/Accolades:

• Project Management and Delivery
 Optimized Project Schedules: Developed and implemented optimized project schedules for Gas compression project, reducing project timelines by 15%.
 Implemented a critical path method (CPM) schedule that accelerated Solar Farm project delivery by six weeks.
• Resource Allocation and Optimization
 Enhanced Resource Utilization: Increased resource utilization efficiency for oil facility re-entry by 20% through strategic planning and coordination.
 Deployed a resource leveling strategy that balanced workloads and reduced downtime, resulting in a $10 million cost saving.
• Cost, Risk Management, and Integrated Advanced Planning Tools
 Developed a risk management framework that successfully mitigated critical risks, avoiding potential delays and cost overruns of $15 million.
 Integrated Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, enhancing project visibility and collaboration

  • Lead Planner
    Shell PLC ( Currently working )
    4 years, 7 months ( Jul, 2021 - Feb, 2026 )
Employment Sought: Any
Current Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Top 5 countries interested in working in: Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Oman, United Kingdom
Right to work in the following countries: Africa, Iraq