Introduction:

Project planning and execution in oil and gas construction projects form the backbone of operational reliability and capital efficiency. These projects involve complex interfaces, strict safety standards, and multi-disciplinary coordination across engineering, procurement, and construction activities. This training program presents structured frameworks for planning, scheduling, and controlling project activities within large scale oil and gas environments. It also covers institutional models, governance mechanisms, and performance systems that strengthen project delivery and strategic alignment.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Analyze the institutional structures that define planning and execution frameworks in oil and gas construction projects.
Evaluate advanced project planning methods and scheduling models.
Classify coordination mechanisms between engineering, procurement, and construction functions.
Use governance frameworks and risk structures relevant to project execution.
Explore performance indicators and control systems to assess project outcomes.

Target Audience:

Project Managers in oil and gas construction.
Planning and Scheduling Engineers.
Construction and Site Managers.
Procurement and Contract Specialists.
Supervisors involved in EPC project execution.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Institutional Frameworks in Oil and Gas Construction Projects:

Core planning structures in oil and gas project delivery.
Institutional roles in multi-disciplinary project environments.
Strategic alignment between project objectives and organizational priorities.
Integration of safety, quality, and operational requirements within planning.
Interfaces between regulatory, commercial, and technical functions.

Unit 2:

Advanced Project Planning and Scheduling:

Structured planning processes for large-scale EPC projects.
Scheduling methodologies including critical path and resource-loaded models.
Linkages between planning deliverables and construction sequencing.
Forecasting techniques for timeline and cost control.
Digital planning tools used in oil and gas construction projects.

Unit 3:

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Coordination:

Frameworks for EPC integration and workflow structuring.
Planning alignment between design completion and construction readiness.
Material procurement timelines and interface with site execution.
Institutional communication mechanisms across project functions.
Systems for managing change orders and design modifications.

Unit 4:

Governance, Risk, and Execution Structures:

Project governance frameworks in oil and gas capital projects.
Risk categorization and escalation protocols.
Contractual structures supporting execution strategies.
Stakeholder oversight and reporting mechanisms.
Institutional checks and controls during construction phases.

Unit 5:

Performance Measurement and Project Control:

Key performance indicators for oil and gas construction projects.
Structured monitoring systems for schedule, cost, and quality.
Variance analysis methods to identify gaps and deviations.
Institutional reporting frameworks and dashboards.
Performance driven decision structures for project completion.

Project Planning and Execution in Oil and Gas Construction Projects