Project Control - Planer
DRIVE Consulting GmbH
Ansprechpartner: Eva Peters
Boden, Schweden
BaugewerbeBlockplanungBusiness Planning And Control SystemsChange ManagementUmfassende PlanungDienstplanungProjektplanungPlanungssystemProduktplanungProjektablaufVerkehrsplanungAblaufplanungZentrale ProzessplanungProject EngineeringFabrikplanungSoftware-planungPlanungsprozessenIndustrieplanungDetailplanung
Beschreibung
This role focuses on planning and scheduling within the Balance of Plant (BOP) area of one of Europe's largest industrial construction projects. The Planner supports the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of project schedules, ensuring transparency on progress, critical path activities, and upcoming risks. The role acts as a key interface between Project Controls, Project Managers, contractors, and other project functions to ensure reliable planning and reporting across the BOP portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain and optimize integrated project schedules for the BOP area
Support continuous improvement of planning structures, scheduling standards and planning processes
Monitor project progress against baseline schedules and identify deviations
Perform schedule analysis, critical path assessments and delay impact evaluations
Support project tracking and performance monitoring through planning KPIs and reporting
Coordinate planning activities with Project Managers, Project Controls and other project functions
Ensure consistency between contractor schedules and overall project planning
Identify schedule risks, interface conflicts and planning dependencies
Prepare planning reports and management presentations for project stakeholders
Support cross-functional coordination to ensure alignment of schedules across project interfaces
Develop and maintain Level 3 / Level 4 schedules in alignment with the overall Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Facilitate schedule review meetings with contractors and project teams
Validate contractor progress updates and ensure accurate schedule status reporting
Support monthly project reporting, forecast updates and management reviews
Perform look-ahead planning (2–12 weeks) to support construction execution
Support change management by assessing schedule impacts of changes and delays
Drive schedule quality through regular schedule health checks and compliance with planning standards
Support recovery planning and development of mitigation scenarios where required
Qualifications:
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
3–7 years of experience in project planning, scheduling or project controls
Experience in large-scale industrial or construction projects
Strong knowledge of scheduling methodologies and project planning principles
Experience with earned schedule / schedule performance metrics is an advantage
Knowledge of construction sequencing and commissioning interfaces
Familiarity with EPC/EPCM project delivery models
Experience working with multiple contractors and interface management
Understanding of schedule risk analysis (z. B. Monte Carlo) is beneficial
Experience with Primavera P6 (preferred) or MS Project
Understanding of project controls, progress measurement and schedule performance analysis
Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments
Business fluent in English
Profile:
Strong analytical and structured way of working
Excellent planning and scheduling capabilities
Ability to challenge schedule assumptions constructively
Ability to prioritize effectively under changing project conditions
Ability to identify risks and proactively develop mitigation measures
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
High attention to detail combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced construction environments
Team player with strong coordination and interface management skills
Proactive ownership and continuous improvement mindset
Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills for reporting and management presentations
Conditions:
Language: English (written and spoken)
Start: ASAP
Duration: Approx. 6–12 months with option of extension
Scope: 5 man-days per week
Location: Approximately 50% on-site in Boden and 50% remote