Data Center Project Planner

Optimus Search; Jena; Vor Ort; EUR 111.000 - 166.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Optimus Search in Germany is seeking a Data Centre Project Planner to manage programmes for major hyperscale and mission-critical construction projects across Europe. You will develop, maintain, and monitor schedules, coordinating with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and commercial teams to ensure milestones are hit.

The role requires advanced Primavera P6 skills, strong knowledge of sequencing, risk management, and accurate schedule reporting to clients.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience planning data centre, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and critical path methodology.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams and client reporting.

Aufgaben

• Develop, maintain, and manage project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Monitor progress, analyse critical path activities, identify risks and opportunities.
• Produce look-ahead schedules, progress reports, and programme updates for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with construction, commercial, and engineering teams to meet objectives.
• Support design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover planning.

Kenntnisse

Data centre projects

Primavera P6

Critical path

Stakeholder management

Construction sequencing

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power BI

BIM

4D planning

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Germany, Jena

Type: Contract

Plan the Delivery of Europe's Most Advanced Data Centre Projects

We are working with leading contractors, engineering consultancies, and data centre developers to recruit experienced Data Centre Project Planners for major hyperscale and mission-critical construction projects across Europe.

As demand for cloud computing, AI, and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, we're looking for planning professionals who have a proven track record of delivering complex data centre programmes. This is an opportunity to join high-profile projects from pre-construction through to commissioning, working alongside some of the industry's most experienced delivery teams.

The Role

As a Data Centre Project Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining project programmes, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and ensuring key milestones are achieved throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commercial Teams, and subcontractors, you will play a vital role in the successful delivery of large-scale mission-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress, analyse critical path activities, and identify programme risks and opportunities.
• Produce look-ahead schedules, progress reports, and programme updates for internal and client stakeholders.
• Work closely with construction, commercial, and engineering teams to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
• Support planning activities from design and procurement through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Identify programme delays and develop recovery plans to minimise project impact.
• Assist with change management, extension of time (EOT) assessments, and programme revisions.
• Attend planning and coordination meetings, providing accurate schedule analysis and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience planning data centre, mission-critical, or large-scale MEP/CSA construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and critical path methodology.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, commissioning, and project delivery.
• Experience managing complex project programmes within fast-paced construction environments.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams and clients.
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors, specialist MEP contractors, or EPC organisations.
• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, or other major construction contracts.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Power BI, BIM, or 4D planning tools.
• Experience supporting programme recovery, delay analysis, or claims.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work on some of Europe's largest and most technically complex data centre developments, supporting projects that underpin AI, cloud computing, and global digital infrastructure.

With long-term contract opportunities, competitive day rates, and exposure to industry-leading clients, you'll be part of projects shaping the future of mission-critical construction.