Senior Planner
On-siteSa, Distrito do Porto, Portuguese Republic
Job Summary
Lead the development, implementation, and management of complex project schedules for large-scale infrastructure programs. Perform advanced critical path analysis, forensic delay analysis, and quantitative schedule risk analysis to identify bottlenecks and develop recovery strategies. Collaborate with Cost Engineering and Project Management teams to ensure schedules are resource-loaded and aligned with budgetary milestones and Earned Value Management metrics. Interface with clients, subcontractors, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams to facilitate planning workshops and maintain project momentum. Prepare high-level executive summaries, dashboards, and monthly progress reports detailing schedule variance and productivity trends. Leverage a civil engineering background to review technical drawings and specifications, ensuring construction sequences are realistic and efficient. Requires 15+ years of experience, Primavera P6 mastery, and PMP or PSP certification.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in project planning and scheduling for large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
- Expert-level mastery of Primavera P6
- Expert-level mastery of Microsoft Project
- Deep understanding of construction methodologies
- Deep understanding of CPM (Critical Path Method) scheduling
- Deep understanding of resource leveling
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Ability to present complex scheduling data to non-technical stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Tilos
- Experience with Acumen Fuse
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Leadership skills to mentor junior planners and drive a culture of accountability
- Professional credentials such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional)
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