Planner

As a Planner, you are responsible for the development, planning, execution, cost control, integration of stakeholder's schedules, maintenance, and oversight of project schedules across complex engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects. You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to define project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and track progress to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Develop and maintain detailed, accurate project schedules using advanced project management and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Coordinate with different stakeholders and develop an integrated project schedule maintaining the project timelines within cost and quality. Converting the MSP schedule to P6.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers to establish project milestones, critical paths, and resource allocations, ensuring alignment with client goals and scope
• Track and report project performance against baseline schedules, identifying delays or deviations and providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Manage and adjust schedules as necessary to account for project changes, resource availability, and shifting priorities.
• Adept at navigating complexities and mitigating risks, leveraging strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Accountable for Cost control and tracking, Management of Changes, Earned Value and Progress Measurement, accurate forecasting, manhours estimate and tracking, invoicing support and validation.
• Preparing regular progress reports and documentation for project milestones
• Facilitate communication between project teams to ensure that tasks are completed in sequence, resources are available when needed, and dependencies are properly managed.
• Prepare and present clear, concise reports and schedule updates to stakeholders, project managers, and senior leadership
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, providing accurate time estimates and resource planning
• Facilitate communication between project teams to ensure that tasks are completed in sequence, resources are available when needed, and dependencies are properly managed.
• Ensure that all scheduling processes and reports comply with company standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior planners and assist with their professional development.

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• At least 10-15 years of experience in project planning or scheduling, with a focus on engineering, construction, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6) is highly desirable
  Experience in planning of construction of gas turbine based power projects is preferred.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.

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