CAPEX Project Planner

Coopers Group AG; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coopers Group in Switzerland seeks an experienced Senior Scheduler to lead planning and scheduling for large capital projects in the pharma/biotech sector. You will update schedules, monitor progress against baselines, and collaborate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of EPCM scheduling experience, with strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills. Fluency in English is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (engineering/science/construction management/project management).
• 5+ years of project planning and scheduling experience for large capital projects in pharma/biotech/chemical/engineering sectors.
• Experience planning projects valued at CHF 20 million or greater from design through start-up.
• EPCM environment experience.
• Experience developing and managing integrated schedules in complex multi-discipline projects.
• Experience within Pharma.
• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Strong MS Project knowledge.
• Advanced Excel; proficient PowerPoint/Word.
• Knowledge of progress measurement methodologies.
• Understanding of project controls incl. planning, forecasting, reporting, change management.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Update Schedule Level 4 based on progress status.
• Support resource planning and resource-loaded schedules where required.
• Monitor project progress against baselines and identify variances.
• Maintain records of scope changes, trends, delays, and variances.
• Prepare and distribute schedule progress reports, dashboards, and metrics.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning for weekly progress tracking.

Skills

Primavera P6 proficiency

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Progress measurement methodologies

Project controls (planning, forecast,报

Communication with cross-functional团队

English fluency

German language (nice-to-have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Construction Management/PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Update Schedule Level 4 based on Progress status


• Support resource planning and resource-loaded schedules where required.


• Monitor project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule variances and deviations.


• Maintain accurate records of scope changes, trends, delays, and variances affecting project timelines.


• Prepare and distribute regular schedule progress reports, dashboards, trend analyses, and schedule performance metrics.


• Collaborate closely with Technical Project Team Members,Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams to enable weekly progress tracking

What you need to bring

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification (preferredDegree in Engineering, Science, Construction Management, Project Management)


• 5+ years of project planning and scheduling experience supporting large capital projects within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, engineering, or related industries.


• Demonstrated experience planning projects valued at CHF 20 million or greater, from design through commissioning and start-up.


• Experience working within an EPCM environment.


• Experience developing and managing integrated project schedules in complex, multidisciplinary project environments.


• Experience within Pharma


• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.


• Experience with progress measurement methodologies.


• Understanding of project controls principles, including planning, forecasting, reporting, and change management


• English fluent, German is a plus