Planner Intern

Job Summary The Planner Intern will support the Planning Department in project scheduling, progress monitoring, performance reporting, and schedule analysis activities. This internship provides hands-on exposure to project planning and controls within an engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) environment. The intern will gain practical knowledge of project scheduling methodologies, planning software, project performance measurement, schedule risk assessment, and reporting processes. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Scheduling Support • Assist in understanding project execution processes and planning methodologies. • Support the development and maintenance of project schedules and planning documents. • Learn and apply Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) principles in project planning activities. • Assist in organizing and maintaining planning-related information and project records. • Become familiar with project planning software and scheduling tools used by the department. Schedule Development & Documentation • Support the review and maintenance of project schedules throughout the project lifecycle. • Assist with activity coding, schedule organization, and milestone tracking. • Help ensure planning documentation is accurate, updated, and properly maintained. • Support schedule revisions and document control processes as required. • Participate in schedule review meetings and planning discussions. Progress Monitoring & Schedule Updating • Collect and consolidate project progress information from various disciplines. • Assist in updating project schedules based on actual progress data. • Monitor planned versus actual progress and identify schedule variances. • Support the tracking of key project milestones and deliverables. • Maintain progress records and supporting documentation. Planning Reporting & Performance Analysis • Assist in preparing weekly and monthly planning reports. • Support the preparation of project dashboards and performance metrics. • Analyze schedule data and identify trends impacting project performance. • Assist in generating management reports and presentation materials. • Support data accuracy checks and reporting quality improvements. Schedule Risk Assessment & Recovery Planning • Assist in identifying schedule risks, delays, and potential project impacts. • Support schedule analysis activities and critical path reviews. • Participate in discussions related to schedule recovery strategies and mitigation plans. • Assist in evaluating planning improvement opportunities and lessons learned. • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Planning Department. Project Assignment & Final Presentation • Complete an individual project related to: o Schedule improvement initiatives o Progress measurement and analysis o Planning process enhancement o Project controls optimization • Prepare a final report summarizing findings, analysis, recommendations, and lessons learned. • Present project outcomes and key recommendations to the Planning Team and Department Management. Qualifications • Diploma 4 / Bachelor Degree in: o Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Marine, or related disciplines) o Project Management o Construction Management o Industrial Engineering o Business Engineering o Other relevant technical disciplines • Familiarity with Primavera P6 is an advantage