Senior Planner

Collen Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Collen Construction is seeking a senior project planner to join the project management team in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering the Project Construction Programme, short term and trade schedules, and integrated procurement and information schedules.

You will monitor earned value, develop progress monitoring techniques, and ensure consistency in reporting and programme execution on large-scale construction projects across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• A third level qualification in a related field.
• 5 years post Qualification experience in a similar role.
• A proven track record in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 software
• Experience of Asta Powerproject and MS Project
• Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Word etc.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in working on large scale construction projects

Responsibilities

• Manage and update the Project Construction Programme
• Create, manage, and update short term, area, and trade programmes
• Integrate procurement and information schedules within the overall Project Construction Programme
• Prepare detailed progress reports on a weekly basis for issue to the Contracts Manager and Client
• Manage and develop progress monitoring techniques
• Manpower and cost load the Project Construction Programme
• Monitor and report on Earned Value and produce progress S-Curves
• Integrate subcontractor and supplier schedules within the overall Project Construction Team
• Monitor and report on supplier and subcontractor design, approval, off-site production etc
• Manage and update the Design Programme in conjunction with the Design Manager
• Attend Client progress meeting as required
• Attend Subcontractor and Supplier progress meeting
• Monitor original vs actual and prepare as-built programmes
• Work with the project team to provide consistency in the project planning approach

Skills

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

MS Project

MS Office

Excel

Word

Interpersonal skills

Education

Third level qualification in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A third level qualification in a related field

5 years post Qualification experience in a similar role

A proven track record in delivering complex projects on time and within budget

Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 software

Experience of Asta Powerproject and MS Project

Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Word etc.

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in working on large scale construction projects

As a member of the project management team, you have the opportunity to influence safety culture onsite by demonstrating personal commitment, setting clear expectations, and effectively communicating safety policies. By consistently modelling safe behaviour, prioritising safety above productivity, and ensuring that all workers receive proper training and resources, you can foster an environment where safety is ingrained in every aspect of the construction process. Encouraging open communication, recognising and rewarding safe behaviour, and conducting regular inspections further reinforce the importance of safety. By taking these steps, you can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Contracts Manager and Senior Planner in charge, the key responsibilities include:

Manage and update the Project Construction Programme

Create, manage, and update short term, area, and trade programmes

Integrate procurement and information schedules within the overall Project Construction Programme

Prepare detailed progress reports on a weekly basis for issue to the Contracts Manager and Client

Manage and develop progress monitoring techniques

Manpower and cost load the Project Construction Programme

Monitor and report on Earned Value. This will include detailed reporting to the client as well as the production of progress S-Curves for internal and external issue

Integrate subcontractor and supplier schedules within the overall Project Construction Team

Monitor and report on supplier and subcontractor design, approval, off-site production etc

Manage and update the Design Programme in conjunction with the Design Manager

Attend Client progress meeting as required

Attend Subcontractor and Supplier progress meeting

Monitor original v actual and prepare as-built programmes

Work with the project team to provide consistency in the project planning approach and facilitate accuracy in reporting and programme execution.

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