Planning Manager

Dornan; Berlin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan in Berlin seeks a Senior Planner to drive planning and scheduling on a major project. You will implement Dornan's project controls procedures and work with the project team from start to finish.

The role requires leading a planners team, coordinating roles, and delivering schedules using Primavera P6 or ASTA PowerProject while using Excel and Power BI for daily deliverables. Knowledge of M&E systems and data centre experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience planning construction projects
• Proficient in Primavera P6
• Excellent knowledge of M&E systems
• Data centre commissioning experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of planners, including graduates
• Ensure team structure and roles are clearly defined
• Develop project plans using Primavera P6 or ASTA PowerProject
• Produce day-to-day deliverables with Excel and Power BI
• Develop pre-construction, construction and commissioning programs
• Conduct weekly site walks and capture progress with Openspace 360 surveys

Skills

Primavera P6

Excel

Power BI

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

ASTA PowerProject

Bluebeam

Job description

About You

Proficient in Primavera P6

Dornan are a leading Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation contractor with projects in Ireland, Mainland Europe, the Nordics and the UK. Dornan are involved in projects across many sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and Power Generation. You will join a hard-working ambitious team and you will benefit from a supportive culture, where your ideas and contributions will be recognised.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Senior Planner will be responsible for all aspects of Planning and Scheduling on a project including execution of the schedule from commencement to completion of works. In addition, the Senior Planner will be responsible for the establishment & implementation of Dornan's standard Project Controls Procedures & Systems applicable to the project scope, and any client specified planning related deliverables. Role will based in Berlin.

Your day to day will include

• Managing and leading a team of Planners, including graduates
• Ensuring team is structured and roles & responsibilities are clearly defined
• Project Planning using Primavera P6 or ASTA PowerProject
• Using Software like Excel, Power BI & Bluebeam to producing day to day deliverables
• Develop Pre-Construction, Construction and Commissioning Program's as part of the Dornan project team.
• Ensure Site walks are caried out on a weekly basis to ensure the Senior planner is familiar with the projects progress. This may include Openspace 360 camera surveys capturing site progress

About You

• Proficient in Primavera P6
• Proven track record in the construction industry in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical systems

Data Centre Commissioning Experience Required

• Very strong excel skills and Power BI is advantageous however not essential
• Strong communicator with the ability to gather information from multidisciplinary teams to manage progress on the project

Women @ Dornan:

Our W@D Network through mentorship, development, and advocacy empowers women and promotes a more forward thinking construction industry.

Dornan Strava Club:

employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections across the business, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives.

Be Yourself:

We want everyone at Dornan to feel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive.