Project Planner

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Project Planner

Our client is a leading global EPCM company with worldwide operations and projects across Ireland. They are currently seeking an experienced Project Planner to join their team in a large-scale biopharmaceutical project located in Limerick. This role is site-based, with a minimum attendance of 4 full days per week, and you will be working as part of an established project planning team.

Responsibilities & Experience Required:

• Lead and manage the project schedule for an EPCM project scope
• Work effectively as part of a planning team, supporting overall project delivery
• Review, interpret and understand engineering deliverables and drawings
• Maintain a good understanding of project controls activities, including contracting and interface management (tender milestones, contract milestones and EOT assessments)
• Lead and facilitate interactive planning sessions and coordination meetings
• Manage interfaces with sub-contractors and support schedule integration
• Establish, manage and maintain an earned value progress reporting system
• Utilise planning software effectively, including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and MS Office
• Apply strong communication and interpersonal skills across all project interfaces
• Support Last Planner System interactions where applicable

Requirements

• 5+ years’ relevant experience in a similar role
• Degree qualified in engineering / technical discipline or similar.
• Strong Pharmaceutical Background
• Excellent computer skills including PrimaveraP6, Microsoft Project and MS Office Suite and previous experience of working within a multiuserP6 environment (e.g. Loadspring)
• Good knowledge of design deliverables and sub-contractor mobilisation activities
• 4D BIM experience would be beneficial but is not essential