Project Planner - Data Centre Project

Peoitaly; Lombardia; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

PeoItaly, authorised by the Italian Ministry of Labour, is recruiting a Project Planner for a major Data Centre development in the Milan area. The selected candidate will be employed directly by the client and will join the planning team, with a short onboarding period in Amsterdam to align with international planning standards.

The role covers end‑to‑end project controls from pre-construction through handover, requiring strong scheduling discipline, progress reporting and risk mitigation, plus

Competenze

• Previous experience in construction planning, scheduling or project controls on complex projects.
• A background in engineering, construction management, project controls or a related technical discipline.
• A strong understanding of construction sequencing, progress measurement, critical-path analysis and forecasting.
• Experience collecting and challenging progress information from project teams and subcontractors.
• The ability to produce clear reports, programme updates, variance analyses and recovery plans.
• Confidence using planning software such as Primavera P6 or an equivalent platform.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Availability to work primarily on-site in the Milan area.
• Availability to complete a short initial onboarding period in Amsterdam.
• Previous experience on Data Centre, mission-critical or similarly complex construction projects would be an advantage.

Mansioni

• Develop, maintain and control the integrated construction master programme from pre-construction through to commissioning.
• Gather and validate progress information from site teams, engineering disciplines and subcontractors.
• Monitor the critical path, milestones, dependencies, interfaces and construction sequences.
• Translate project data into clear progress reports, curves, variance analyses and completion forecasts.
• Identify emerging delays, constraints and programme risks before they affect key delivery dates.
• Prepare realistic mitigation measures, recovery schedules and alternative sequencing options.
• Support resource planning, productivity reviews and production-rate analysis.
• Represent the Planning function during client, project-team and subcontractor meetings.
• Assess change events, delays and their potential impact on the approved programme.
• Maintain consistent project-control procedures and accurate planning records.
• Work closely with construction, MEP, CSA, procurement and commissioning teams to align priorities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes.

Conoscenze

Scheduling

Project controls

Forecasting

Reporting

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Formazione

Engineering background or related technical discipline

Strumenti

Primavera P6

Descrizione del lavoro

PeoItaly, an employment agency authorised by the Italian Ministry of Labour, is conducting this search on behalf of a confidential international general contractor delivering mission-critical Data Centre projects across Europe.

The selected candidate will be employed directly by the client and join the planning team supporting a major Data Centre development in the Milan area. The position includes a short initial onboarding period in Amsterdam, providing direct exposure to the company’s planning standards, systems and international delivery model.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Planner who enjoys turning complex construction information into clear, reliable programmes. The role will provide visibility across the entire project lifecycle, from pre-construction and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and control the integrated construction master programme from pre-construction through to commissioning.
• Gather and validate progress information from site teams, engineering disciplines and subcontractors.
• Monitor the critical path, milestones, dependencies, interfaces and construction sequences.
• Translate project data into clear progress reports, curves, variance analyses and completion forecasts.
• Identify emerging delays, constraints and programme risks before they affect key delivery dates.
• Prepare realistic mitigation measures, recovery schedules and alternative sequencing options.
• Support resource planning, productivity reviews and production-rate analysis.
• Represent the Planning function during client, project-team and subcontractor meetings.
• Assess change events, delays and their potential impact on the approved programme.
• Maintain consistent project-control procedures and accurate planning records.
• Work closely with construction, MEP, CSA, procurement and commissioning teams to align priorities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes.

Candidate profile

We are interested in candidates with:

• Previous experience in construction planning, scheduling or project controls on complex projects.
• A background in engineering, construction management, project controls or a related technical discipline.
• A strong understanding of construction sequencing, progress measurement, critical-path analysis and forecasting.
• Experience collecting and challenging progress information from project teams and subcontractors.
• The ability to produce clear reports, programme updates, variance analyses and recovery plans.
• Confidence using planning software such as Primavera P6 or an equivalent platform.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Availability to work primarily on-site in the Milan area.
• Availability to complete a short initial onboarding period in Amsterdam.

Previous experience on Data Centre, mission-critical or similarly complex construction projects would be an advantage.

What is offered

• Direct full-time employment with the client.
• Contractual level and gross annual salary determined according to experience and seniority.
• Involvement across the full project lifecycle, from early planning through commissioning and handover.
• Initial onboarding in Amsterdam and collaboration with an international project-delivery team.
• Exposure to complex construction programmes and multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Professional-development and career opportunities across major European projects.

Workplace type

on-site

Employment type

Full-time

Equal Opportunity Statement

This position is open to qualified candidates of all genders and backgrounds in accordance with applicable anti-discrimination legislation.

Privacy

Personal data will be used exclusively for recruitment and selection purposes in accordance with the GDPR and applicable privacy legislation. Further information about the processing of personal data will be made available during the application process.