Senior Project Planner

Location: Norway

Type: Permanent (3/1 rotation - 3 weeks working on site - 1 week off back home)

Key Requirement: Candidates must hold valid EU passport & Experience with Data Centre/Construction, Primavera P6

The Senior Planner will play a critical role in overseeing and managing the planning and

scheduling functions for large-scale construction projects. This role ensures that

project timelines are realistic, adhered to, and align with budgetary and resource

constraints. The Senior Planner will collaborate with project teams, contractors, and

stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules to ensure alignment with

project objectives.

• Utilize industry-standard scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)

to create detailed project plans.

• Conduct critical path analysis (CPM), resource levelling, and risk assessments to

optimize project timelines.

• Collaborate with project teams to integrate schedules, identify

interdependencies, and resolve conflicts.

• Track project progress against baseline schedules, identify deviations, and

recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare and present comprehensive progress reports to management

• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure cohesive

project execution.

• Provide expertise in schedule impacts due to changes in scope, resources, or

unforeseen circumstances.

• Identify opportunities for improving planning and scheduling processes and

implement best practices.

• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, and construction

industry guidelines.

• Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities relevant to the role as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Project

Management, or related field.

- 5-7 years of experience in construction project planning and scheduling.

• Proven track record of working on complex, large-scale construction projects.

• Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).

• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PSP (Planning

and Scheduling Professional) is preferred.