Construction Programme Scheduler – EPC Projects

Anderson McQue; Munster; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Munster is seeking a skilled Construction Programme Scheduler to support utility-scale renewable energy projects. The role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring risks to delivery are managed. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in construction planning, especially within EPC contexts, and proficiency in scheduling software like Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Demonstrable experience in EPC or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction and engineering project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules across the EPC lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying variances.
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports with dashboards.

Skills

Construction planning and scheduling

Proficient in Primavera P6

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in engineering or project management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Construction Programme Scheduler – EPC Projects

Location: Waterford & South East, with occasional travel

Department: Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)

Reporting to: Head of Project Controls

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

A skilled and experienced Construction Programme Scheduler is required to support the planning and delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects. The role will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules throughout the engineering, procurement, and construction phases. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure key project milestones are met and risks to delivery are proactively managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Project Schedules — Create and manage detailed project schedules across the full Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) lifecycle using Primavera P6
• Integrate schedules across disciplines and phases — ensuring consistency and logical sequencing of activities
• Maintain baseline schedules — incorporate approved changes and updates as projects progress
• Monitor Project Progress and Performance — Track actual progress against planned timelines, identifying variances and their root causes
• Provide early warnings — of potential schedule slippage or risk to critical milestones
• Update project schedules — regularly to reflect the latest site and procurement information

Stakeholder Coordination and Collaboration

• Liaise closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, site managers, and subcontractors to gather accurate and timely schedule inputs
• Facilitate planning meetings, schedule reviews, and coordination workshops to ensure alignment across the project team

Reporting and Communication

• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports, including visual dashboards and narrative summaries
• Communicate key schedule information clearly to project stakeholders, including risks, constraints, and opportunities
• Support client and internal reporting requirements with accurate and up-to-date schedule data

Schedule Analysis and Forecasting

• Perform critical path analysis and assess schedule impacts from changes, delays, or risks
• Run "what-if" scenarios to explore the effects of schedule adjustments and mitigation strategies
• Contribute to project forecasting by updating time-phased activities and deliverables

Support Risk and Change Management

• Align schedules with risk registers and change logs to assess programme-level impacts
• Incorporate approved change orders and mitigation actions into the schedule baseline
• Support project reforecasting exercises and risk-based planning

Ensure Schedule Governance and Compliance

• Adhere to internal planning procedures and scheduling best practices
• Ensure that all schedules are auditable, well-documented, and traceable
• Maintain version control and records of schedule updates and changes

Requirements

• Significant experience in construction planning and scheduling, ideally within EPC or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Proficient in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project
• In-depth understanding of construction and engineering project lifecycles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple project schedules concurrently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in project planning and scheduling, ideally within EPC, construction, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, with the ability to build, update, and manage complex project schedules
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, and construction phases
• Experience in tracking progress, reporting on schedule performance, and performing critical path analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying issues and solutions
• Ability to manage multiple schedules across concurrent projects and work to tight deadlines

Desirable

• Experience working on renewable energy, power generation, or major civil engineering projects
• Familiarity with project controls processes, including cost management, change control, and risk analysis
• Understanding of NEC or FIDIC contract frameworks
• Proficiency in MS Project and Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Relevant professional training or certification in project planning or controls (e.g. APM, PMI-SP, PRINCE2)

Education

• Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field is preferred
• Professional development in planning software and techniques is advantageous