Senior Project Planner/Scheduler

Job Description

IPS is hiring! We are looking for a talented Senior Project Planner/Scheduler to join our industry-leading Project Delivery and Construction team at our office located in Frankfurt, Germany.

The Senior Project Planner/Scheduler is accountable for developing, progressing, and forecasting all phases of the project schedule/plan using the most current industry practices and software. Provide planning leadership and integrate with engineering, procurement, cost, technical & construction disciplines for seamless reporting to ensure effective Capital Project Delivery.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, monitor, and update project Plans & Schedules encompassing the entire engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) life cycle
• Work in a highly collaborative and dynamic project environment
• Facilitate/participate in project scheduling meetings as well as Pull/Phase/Takt/Interactive planning sessions as required to develop, refine, and progress project plans
• Analyze schedule input from project partners including clients, internal teams, vendors, and contractors to verify schedule durations and integrity as well as evaluate the logic and float paths
• Integrate into an overall master schedule
• Assure the credibility of the information in a master schedule
• Make recommendations to manage float and (re)sequence activities to achieve project milestone/target dates
• Collaborate with estimating & cost control to resource/cost load schedules as required
• Collaborate with team to support constructability and value engineering
• Evaluate schedule risk & perform analysis (Monte Carlo Simulation, etc.) as required
• Baseline schedules and document basis for approval
• Monitor schedule progress, deviations, and variances and assess impacts to the critical/near-critical path activities
• Assist in developing alternatives for corrective action
• Perform job site walks to verify the physical progress of scheduled activities and analyze change orders for schedule impacts
• Continually progress & review schedules with the project team to ensure accurate and timely data is incorporated and forecasted
• Ability to generate earned value, SPI, CPI, and other schedule performance metrics
• Prepare schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis
• Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance
• Emphasis on data visualization and effective team communication
• At the project completion, develop and record the project’s historical schedule information and “lessons learned”
• Provide supervision and leadership for more junior department and project personnel
• Collaborate with all groups to improve company processes, systems and intellectual infrastructure to promote organizational learning and continuous improvement
• Excellent collaboration, communication and organizational skills are required with the ability to prioritize and manage large amounts of information to effectively meet deadlines

Qualifications & Requirements

• BS degree in engineering or related technical field, construction management or applicable experience
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a planner/scheduler on facilities capital projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction and qualification (EPCQ) processes in the Pharma/Biotech Industry
• Understanding of engineering, construction methodologies and technical documentation
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of modern planning and scheduling principles, methodologies, techniques and tools including CPM, Last Planner, 4D, etc.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Primavera P6 Planner, Microsoft Project as well as MS Office Suite programs (MS Excel, MS Access, Power BI, etc) is required
• Knowledge of vPlanner, BIM 360 and other visual & collaborative planning tools
• PMI, AACEI or other industry certifications

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

• Safety minded individual that must comply with IPS Mission Zero Safety policy
• Capable of working alone or as part of a team without a significant level of supervision
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit for long periods of time with extended computer use
• Experience working in both a Home Office and Field environment
• Up to 50% travel required to both project and regional office locations
• This position is a safety sensitive position
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research or other "non-administrative" areas

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

• Must strive for excellence in all aspects of job performance
• Must approach work with visible enthusiasm and a contagious energy that provides a positive example for coworkers and clients
• Must display creativity and innovation by continually working to improve solutions, tools, methods and service delivery systems
• Must conduct oneself with an uncompromising commitment to the welfare of clients
• Must act in an ethical, professional and respectful manner at all times
• Must exhibit the ability to build and sustain long term relationships of mutual value through teamwork
• Must be driven to succeed and committed to goal attainment

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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