Lead Project Planner/Scheduler – Construction Phase

Asset Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global EPCM company is seeking an experienced Lead Project Planner/Scheduler for a large-scale construction phase project in Limerick, Ireland. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years' experience, a degree in engineering, and strong skills in project scheduling using tools like Primavera P6. This site-based role involves managing project schedules and ensuring effective collaboration with sub-contractors and stakeholders. Excellent communication abilities are essential to succeed in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong pharmaceutical background required.
• Experience working within a multiuser P6 environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project schedule for an EPCM project.
• Support overall project delivery as part of the planning team.
• Manage interfaces with sub-contractors and support schedule integration.

Skills

Project scheduling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

EPCM project management

Planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project)

Education

Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Ref. 1350

Lead Project Planner/Scheduler – Construction Phase

Our client is a leading global EPCM company with worldwide operations and projects across Ireland. They are currently seeking an experienced Lead Project Planner to join their team in a large-scale project based in Limerick. This role is site-based, and you will be working as part of an established project planning team.

Responsibilities & Experience Required

• Lead and manage the project schedule for an EPCM project scope
• Work effectively as part of a planning team, supporting overall project delivery
• Review, interpret and understand engineering deliverables and drawings
• A good understanding of project controls activities, including contracting and interface management (tender milestones, contract milestones and extension of time evaluations)
• Lead and facilitate interactive planning sessions and coordination meetings
• Manage interfaces with sub-contractors and support schedule integration
• Establish, manage and maintain an earned value progress reporting system
• Utilise planning software effectively, including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and MS Office
• Apply strong communication and interpersonal skills across all project interfaces
• Support Last Planner System interactions where applicable

Requirements

• 10+ years’ relevant experience in a similar role
• Degree qualified in engineering / technical discipline or similar.
• Strong Pharmaceutical Background
• Excellent computer skills including PrimaveraP6, Microsoft Project and MS Office Suite and previous experience of working within a multiuserP6 environment (e.g. Loadspring)
• Good knowledge of design deliverables and sub-contractor mobilisation activities
• 4D BIM experience would be beneficial but is not essential