Project Location: Limerick, Ireland
Project Type: Data Center Construction
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the primary point of contact for the Project Manager on all planning-related project matters
* Develop schedules and histograms for bid support as required by the Lead Planner
* Support the implementation of planning processes to align with project goals
* Review contract documentation regarding schedules and reporting requirements to ensure compliance
* Facilitate planning meetings as needed
* Validate high-level target schedules based on emerging project information
* Optimize the build schedule and identify critical points where alignment with the main contractor schedule may vary
* Complete high-level labour load of the target schedule and produce an S-Curve for tracking progress
* Submit schedules and S-Curves for review and approval
* Contribute to negotiation strategies related to main contractor scheduling risks to secure a favourable outcome
* Attend and participate in meetings with the main contractor to negotiate and finalize the optimum build schedule, ensuring documentation of agreements
* Revise and enhance schedules with additional agreed details
* Assist the main contractor in developing an integrated overall schedule
* Ensure the schedule is labour-loaded and aligns with commercial budgets, flagging weeks of high progress forecast to the project management team
* Develop build methodology and phasing drawings to support execution
* Present the latest version of the schedule to the construction team for clarity and alignment
* Support in risk identification and mitigation throughout the planning process
* Provide early warnings to project teams based on progress reports and site conditions
* Advise project teams on ways to improve efficiency and performance
* Monitor package progress and subcontractor performance, providing estimate-at-completion analysis on labour man-hour expenditures
* Lead and facilitate weekly look-ahead meetings with site managers
* Track and record installation progress, ensuring accurate reporting
* Maintain records of spent and earned man-hours and support efficiency tracking
* Compile and issue detailed progress reports, both internally and externally
* Produce weekly drop-line schedules, including retrospective and upcoming two-week outlooks
* Manage, revise, and maintain schedules as needed
* Escalate risk concerns to the Lead Planner and Planning & Risk Manager
* Identify opportunities for improving services to internal customers
* Seek new ways to optimize planning processes for enhanced performance
Qualifications:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a strong trades background with technical expertise
* Minimum 5+ years of experience in project planning, demonstrating ability to develop and implement schedules and work monitoring systems
* Capability to develop project plans based on design and commercial data
* Experience in coordinating multiple project plans effectively
* Proficient in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent planning software, alongside strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent report writing abilities
* Strong time management skills to meet the demands of a fast-paced project environment
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