Senior Planner - SWEDEN

Job Overview:

With minimal supervision, the Sr. Scheduling Specialist is responsible for independently applying Planning & Scheduling procedures, best practices and analysis to any size and type of project. Applies a sound knowledge of Project Controls principles in general. This Role is for a Contruction site planner, Experience with Contruction planning, construction progress measurement and handling Subcontractors is required. 8-15 Years on construction site with multiple disciplines. 

The Construction planner will work directly with the construction management team on site and has also regular contact with the Lead Office (McDermott The Hague) Project control team which is led by a Project Control Manager. This to align all aspects of planning, scheduling and progress control and interface with Engineering and Procurement.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for an active safety minded Planning & Scheduling team. Leads by example
• Is responsible for working out the contract details into fit for purpose Planning & Scheduling deliverables. Important contract requirements and consequences to be highly visible
• Is responsible for assisting the project disciplines to plan, align and schedule their respective scopes. The goal is to reach a transparent project planning, progress and performance system to provide the best information to project management for decision-making. Advise the Project team on corrective action
• Is responsible for the work distribution, personal and technical challenges for people and a proper working atmosphere in the team
• Is responsible for applying the Company Quality System on the project as well as the quality of the output of the individual scheduling specialists. Adequately select and use the company tools
• Assist the department to maintain and develop procedures, tools and best practices
• Be familiar with procurement, materials control, estimating and cost control techniques. Master planning & scheduling tools, techniques and company standards
• Be able to write an effective Planning & Scheduling plan as part of the Project Controls Execution Plan and establish a WBS
• Be able to establish a planning, progress and performance system on any type of project (BE, E, P, EP, EPC, EPFC, PMC, Multi-office)
• Be able to setup and/or direct the setup of effective physical progress measurement based on earned value principles
• Be able to prepare an effective critical path schedule, analysis and make recommendations
• Be able to regularly analyze project planning, performance and progress data, raise issues and advise corrective action
• Be able to analyze and forecast discipline performance and manpower requirements and physical progress
• Be able to represent Project Management in client discussions with respect to all aspects of planning & scheduling, manpower forecasting, progress measurement and resource control
• Be able to prepare and/or direct the preparation internal and client progress reports and performance reports
• Be able to perform a Monte Carlo / Pert Master analysis
• Be able to define the requirements for, and follow up, Construction and Subcontractor schedules for the purpose of the overall schedule feasibility
• Be able to represent Construction Management in client and Subcontractor discussions with respect to all aspects of planning & scheduling, manpower forecasting, progress measurement and resource control
• Be able and prepared to execute lower grade tasks if necessary
• Be able and prepared to represent Project Controls department in proposal work and discussions with clients
• Be able to supervise and or work on multiple projects if required
• Be able and prepared to act as Project Controls manager on a small project
• Be able and prepared to advice department management in manpower planning for projects and department, appraisals, mentoring and coaching, proposal work and training

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Advanced Technical Education (B.Sc./M.Sc. or equivalent) or matching work experience
• 8-13 years of experience. Candidates with 10-18 years of experience can be considered
• Required Site Certifications / Training
• Provide leadership to the Planning team. Be able to deal with resistance. Provide constructive feedback to team leaders and Project management. Motivate, coach and mentor
• Ability to interact on high level with management as well as technically with engineers. Good verbal and writing communication skills in English
• Meet deadlines by quickly adapting to changing needs and requirements. Capable of handling stressful situations
• Technically guide the team in planning and scheduling procedures and best practices