Senior Planner

Job Description

Senior Project Planner | SwitzerlandPermanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ yearsTo build your career by assisting in the delivery of leading edge engineering projects.To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.Role PurposeAs a Senior Project Planner, you will play an active role in project management support of multi-disciplined, multi-sector project delivery work by facilitating the planning, scheduling and controlling processes. Providing advice, support and clear communication of fact-based answers to key management questions which will aid in intelligent and effective decision making, and must escalate and flag internally to the Lead Planner (& Planning & Risk Manager) immediately where there is risk.Key Functions of the Senior Project PlannerProvide a high quality of service to the project managerManaging, mentoring and providing guidance to Planners / Juniors as required dependingReview Contract documentation and highlight key schedule and tracking requirementsDevelop Construction schedule based on high level target schedule and WBS received from Project managerSupport in client schedule negotiationsLabour & Metrics load the schedule based on hours & quantities received from the Commercial TeamDevelop the required Trackers and Reporting templatesDevelop fully integrated construction schedule in conjunction with the Main Contractor and Project ManagerMeasure & track weekly progress and efficiency in consultation with the Site Team and validate this formally with the Commercial Team every 2 / 3 weeksHighlight potential risks and roadblocks to the project team and lead planner on an ongoing basisSenior Project Planner ResponsibilitiesIn conjunction with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project as follows:Business Unit SupportPoint of contact for the Project Manager for all project related planning issuesDevelop Schedules and Histograms for Bid Support as required by the Lead PlannerProgramme Co-ordination (Planning Phase of Project Life Cycle):Support the implementation of Planning Process Review Contract documentation concerning Schedule and Reporting Requirements and ensure that they are metFacilitate Planning Meeting(s) where requiredValidation of High Level Target Schedule as received from PM considering current emerging IFC project informationOptimize build schedule & develop "Pinch Pint Register" identifying where we are not in agreement with Main Contractors / CMT scheduleHigh level labour load of Target Schedule to be completed and S-Curve to be producedSubmit the Schedule and S-curve (& all subsequent schedules) for review and approval to the Lead PlannerNegotiation strategy to be developed to deal with main contractor schedule risk - influence favourable outcome to KGEOrganize with PM & attend meeting with Main Contractor / CMT to negotiate and agree optimum build schedule - minute and circulateRevise / Develop and add agreed level of detail to scheduleAssist Main Contractor / CMT in development of an overall integrated scheduleEnsure that the schedule is "Labour Loaded" and aligned with the Commercial Department Budgets - highlight any weeks where large progress is forecasted to PMs, Lead Planner & Planning ManagerProduce Build Methodology / Phasing DrawingsPresent the latest version of the schedule to the construction team to ensure there is a thorough understandingSupport in Risk identification & mitigationStatus and Performance Advisor (Controlling Phase of Project Life Cycle):Provide clear communication of early warnings to project management teams obtained from progress reports and knowledge of project field conditionsAdvise project teams on ways to improve performanceMonitor package progress and efficiency (direct and subcontract) provide "estimate at completion" on labour man-hour spend in conjunction with the Commercial TeamChair and facilitate weekly "Look Ahead" Meetings on site with SMs as requiredProgress Measuring / recording & collating actual installation progress for installation progress reportingWeekly Spent / Earned man-hours efficiency reporting in conjunction with the Commercial TeamCompilation of and issuing of period progress reports (internal / external)Produce Weekly "Drop-line Schedule" cw. 2 week look ahead and 2 week retrospectiveSchedule management, revision and maintenanceEscalation of risk items to Lead Planner & Planning & Risk ManagerGeneralLook for new opportunities to improve service to "Internal Customers"Look for new opportunities to improve processesNecessary requirement of the Senior Project Planner3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying or strong trades background coupled with technical ability may be considered5+ years experience / demonstrate ability to develop and implement plans, monitor and control workPreferably experience working on Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial type installations.Must be capable of producing project plans from design and commercial informationMust be capable of coordinating the development of multiple project plansMicrosoft Project / P6 or Equivalent Planning Software, Microsoft Office tools - Excellent report writing skillsTime management essential to satisfy demands of busy scheduleDesired Competencies / special role requirementsResults OrientationCommercial AcumenCustomer Service/Relationship BuilderInnovates and Improves ProcessesAttention to DetailResilience and PositivismTeam Worker/Builder Required skills

Planner

Mission Critical

Project Planner

Data Centres

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Planner Mission Critical Project Planner Data Centres