Project planner Lean Management Charleroi

Jan De Nul Group; Luik; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent training program

Company car with Belgian fuel card

Meal vouchers

Group and hospitalization insurance

iPhone with data subscription

Job summary

Jan De Nul Group is seeking a Lean Project Planner for Charleroi to drive efficient project scheduling and Lean adoption on construction sites. You will translate plans into practical schedules, produce visual dashboards, and work closely with Site Managers to secure daily adherence to the project timeline.

You hold a technical degree and strong English/French skills, with expert MS Project knowledge (Primavera is a plus) and a proactive, communicative approach to coordinating meetings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field such as Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering.
• Fluent English and French or bilingual capabilities.
• MS Project proficiency with Primavera a plus.
• Structured, planning-oriented mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex construction plans into detailed project schedules using MS Project.
• Implement Lean principles on site and run planning sessions with subcontractors to optimize workflow.
• Create clear, visual dashboards and ensure schedules are understood by all on site.
• Collaborate with Site Managers to ensure schedules are followed daily.
• Capture decisions in coordination meetings and translate into updated schedules.
• Monitor progress, identify deviations early, and propose corrective scenarios.

Skills

Lean management

Analytical skills

Workshop facilitation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

About the role

For the region of Charleroi, we are looking for a Lean Project planner who has a good knowledge of both English and French.

As a Lean Project Planner, you play a key role in our construction projects. You are the strategic driving force who ensures that project schedules are embraced by the project team, closely monitored, and adjusted whenever necessary. You will join our Civil Works Department, the cradle of the Group and still Jan De Nul's largest and most important division in its home market.

What you’ll do

As a Lean Project Planner, you work closely with the project team to ensure that every construction project is planned logically and efficiently from A to Z, from foundation to finishing.

• You translate complex construction plans into realistic and detailed project schedules using MS Project.
• You implement Lean principles on site and facilitate various Lean planning sessions with subcontractors to optimize workflow and eliminate bottlenecks.
• You are not only the architect of the project schedule but also its visual ambassador. You transform complex planning data into clear, visual dashboards that are easy for everyone on site to understand.
• You work in close partnership with the Site Managers to ensure that the project schedule is embraced and followed on a daily basis by all stakeholders on site.
• You play an active role in coordination meetings, capturing decisions as they are made and immediately translating them into updated schedules and coordinated actions for all parties involved.
• You monitor project progress, identify deviations at an early stage, and proactively propose scenarios to keep the project on track and meet deadlines.
• You report on project progress and resource planning (equipment and workforce) to the project team and management.

What do you need?

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field (e.g. Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline). We welcome both ambitious graduates and experienced professionals.
• You have a good command of English and French.
• You are accurate, resilient under pressure, and have a structured, planning-oriented mindset.
• You have excellent knowledge of MS Project. Experience with Primavera is an advantage.
• You combine strong analytical skills with the ability to facilitate workshops and communicate complex information visually to stakeholders at all levels.
• You are confident in challenging others and take the lead during coordination meetings to build consensus within the project team.
• You believe in the value of Lean Management and enjoy working in an efficient, continuous improvement environment.
• You are analytical, an excellent communicator, and encourage others to critically assess and improve their planning.

Why working for us

Working at Jan De Nul means helping to find solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time: from energy transition to rising sea levels to smart mobility. It means learning and working together every day, with the aim of ensuring the global quality of life for generations to come.

What we offer

• Through the JDN-Academy we offer you a permanent training program.
• A caring culture: through our FIT program we watch over your well-being with attention to exercise, nutrition and various team activities.
• An open-ended contract with 42 paid vacations (20 statutory, 12 ADV and 10 public holidays - depending on your employment regime).
• You follow the rhythm of the project team in terms of working hours and (collective) vacation periods.
• An attractive salary with thirteenth month and double vacation pay included:
  • Meal vouchers and eco vouchers.
  • Company car including accompanying Belgian fuel card.
  • Forfetary expense allowance (based on your employment regime).
  • Possibility of bicycle leasing (within the Flex Reward program).
  • Group and hospitalization insurance.
  • Option of iPhone with telephony and data subscription (subject to contribution).
  • Various staff discounts.
• The opportunity to make a difference with your colleagues, in a stable and growing family business.

The world becomes what you make of itJan De Nul is shaping water and land around the world. We drive the transition to renewable energy with offshore energy infrastructure. We focus on nature-inclusive dredging solutions to build ports and protect our coastline. We develop innovative construction projects for smart mobility and sustainable buildings. And we redevelop our planet by giving polluted sites a new purpose. At Jan De Nul, the world becomes what you make of it.

Jan De Nul Group promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and against discrimination.

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