Senior Project Planner

Project Type: Data Center Construction

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the Project Manager on all planning-related project matters
• Develop schedules and histograms for bid support as required by the Lead Planner
• Support the implementation of planning processes to align with project goals
• Review contract documentation regarding schedules and reporting requirements to ensure compliance
• Facilitate planning meetings as needed
• Validate high-level target schedules based on emerging project information
• Optimize the build schedule and identify critical points where alignment with the main contractor schedule may vary
• Complete high-level labour load of the target schedule and produce an S-Curve for tracking progress
• Submit schedules and S-Curves for review and approval
• Contribute to negotiation strategies related to main contractor scheduling risks to secure a favourable outcome
• Attend and participate in meetings with the main contractor to negotiate and finalize the optimum build schedule, ensuring documentation of agreements
• Revise and enhance schedules with additional agreed details
• Assist the main contractor in developing an integrated overall schedule
• Ensure the schedule is labour-loaded and aligns with commercial budgets, flagging weeks of high progress forecast to the project management team
• Develop build methodology and phasing drawings to support execution
• Present the latest version of the schedule to the construction team for clarity and alignment
• Support in risk identification and mitigation throughout the planning process
• Provide early warnings to project teams based on progress reports and site conditions
• Advise project teams on ways to improve efficiency and performance
• Monitor package progress and subcontractor performance, providing estimate-at-completion analysis on labour man-hour expenditures
• Lead and facilitate weekly look-ahead meetings with site managers
• Track and record installation progress, ensuring accurate reporting
• Maintain records of spent and earned man-hours and support efficiency tracking
• Compile and issue detailed progress reports, both internally and externally
• Produce weekly drop-line schedules, including retrospective and upcoming two-week outlooks
• Manage, revise, and maintain schedules as needed
• Escalate risk concerns to the Lead Planner and Planning & Risk Manager
• Identify opportunities for improving services to internal customers
• Seek new ways to optimize planning processes for enhanced performance

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a strong trades background with technical expertise
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in project planning, demonstrating ability to develop and implement schedules and work monitoring systems
• Capability to develop project plans based on design and commercial data
• Experience in coordinating multiple project plans effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent planning software, alongside strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent report writing abilities
• Strong time management skills to meet the demands of a fast-paced project environment