Planner Job In Munster

Job Description

Job Title: Project Planner

Job Summary: The Project Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules for assigned projects. This role involves gathering project progress data, modeling changes, and supporting the project team in performance measurement, risk identification, and contract compliance regarding change management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project Programme Development:
  • Create project programmes (Tender/PCSA/Contract/Execution/Design/Commissioning) using scheduling software.
  • Update and maintain project schedules regularly.
• Meeting Attendance:
  • Attend internal weekly project meetings.
  • Attend client-facing programme meetings and workshops.
  • Participate in weekly planning department meetings.
• Progress Gathering and Recording:
  • Gather accurate progress data weekly, including start and finish dates.
  • Record and model delays and variations within the programme.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify and escalate project risks as needed.
• Subcontractor Coordination:
  • Liaise with subcontractors to integrate their timelines and progress into the master programme.
• Training and Workshops:
  • Participate in internal planning workshops and training programs.
  • Assist in initiatives to develop planning department capabilities and train graduate planners.
• Site Visits:
  • Conduct site visits as necessary, with a minimum of one visit per four-week period.
• Reporting:
  • Report project and programme status to Lead Planners & Planning Manager.
  • Provide regular internal and external reports, including progress updates, S-Curves, 4-week Lookaheads, Planned vs. Actual, Spent vs. Earned, Cost Performance Index, and Schedule Performance Index.
  • Maintain good documentation and file management.
• Compliance:
  • Adhere to all Planning Department standards and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in scheduling software.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to gather and analyze progress data accurately.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with project teams and subcontractors.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in conducting site visits and reporting progress.

This role is crucial in ensuring that project timelines are met and that any changes are accurately reflected and communicated, helping to drive project success through meticulous planning and coordination.