Project Planner (Process Mechanical Background)

EFOR; Leiden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOR in Leiden is seeking a Project Planner to develop, maintain and optimize schedules for process mechanical engineering activities, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to meet deadlines.

You will create detailed schedules, coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction, forecast timelines, report status to stakeholders, and integrate design changes. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years planning experience in process mechanical projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years planning experience in process mechanical projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical process systems in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update detailed project schedules for process mechanical scopes.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align planning activities.
• Analyze progress and forecast project timelines, identifying potential delays and mitigation strategies.
• Produce schedule reports and present status updates to project stakeholders.
• Support project controls and participate in regular planning meetings.
• Review and integrate design changes into schedules as required.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

The Project Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing project schedules related to process mechanical engineering activities. This individual will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely project delivery, integrating mechanical process requirements into the overall planning structure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update detailed project schedules for process mechanical scopes.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align planning activities.
• Analyze progress and forecast project timelines, identifying potential delays and mitigation strategies.
• Produce schedule reports and present status updates to project stakeholders.
• Support project controls and participate in regular planning meetings.
• Review and integrate design changes into schedules as required.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Minimum 5 years of planning experience in process mechanical projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical process systems in industrial environments.
• Proficiency with planning software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.