Project Planner

Mane Contract Services; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Amsterdam is seeking a Project Planner responsible for managing large-scale construction projects, ideally in data centres. The role requires a background in construction, a minimum of 5 years' project planning experience, and proficiency in Oracle P6 and Excel. The ideal candidate will collaborate within a team, meet tight deadlines, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to impact significant projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project planning on large-scale construction projects, ideally data centres.
• High level of proficiency in IT and planning software.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for a project or portfolio of projects.
• Responsible for all planning activities in line with the Planning SOP.
• Producing progress reports and milestone forecasts.

Skills

Project planning

Team collaboration

Health & Safety knowledge

IT proficiency

Excel

Education

Qualification in construction-related discipline

Trade background

Tools

Oracle P6

Job description

Responsibilities

• Accountable for a project or portfolio of projects (regional/sectoral).
• Responsible for all planning activities in line with the Planning SOP.
• Reporting to the Planning Department.
• Reporting to the Business Unit / Project Management team.
• Developing and maintaining programmes for pre-construction, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Creating and managing progress tracking databases.
• Producing progress reports.
• Preparing milestone forecasts and carrying out delay and float path analysis.
• Managing Earned Value Management systems.
• Tracking schedule performance and productivity levels.
• Participating in planning meetings and coordinating with clients and subcontractors.
• Producing resource histograms.
• Supporting weekly workface planning processes.
• Applying resource and cash loading to schedules.
• Supplying data for payment applications.
• Completing contract review documentation.
• Ensuring the accuracy and quality of schedules and reports.
• Highlighting issues to relevant stakeholders and recommending solutions.
• Recording instances of delay and disruption.
• Supporting the preparation of claims and providing information for contractual disputes.
• Travelling to project sites as required to fulfil the above responsibilities.
• Delivering training where required.
• Acting in the capacity of Senior Project Planner when required.
• Undertaking any other duties associated with the role.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Qualification in a construction-related discipline or trade background.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project planning on large-scale construction projects ideally data centres.
• High level of proficiency in IT and planning software, including Oracle P6 and Excel.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of and commitment to Health & Safety.