Project Planner (Construction)

Hiring – Project Planner Location: Lagos Job Type: Contract About Company: Our client is a major West African company that specializes in building and construction projects, particularly in mechanical and electrical systems across Africa. Job Summary: The company is seeking to hire a Project Planner who will be responsible for determining project scope, creating work schedules and estimating the resources and costs to deliver projects. Key Responsibilities: Developing & tracking POW and schedules. Develop and maintain risk register. Developing comprehensive and detailed procurement plan based on the project schedules. Preparing a project resource delivery plan (material and equipment) in‐line with the project schedule. Organizing, documenting and tracking action points in Periodic Project Meetings with all stakeholders in attendance. Supporting the execution team through ensuring that actual work progress closely reflects the planned progress. Periodic communication of the project performance/progress report to the client as required. Analysis of work schedule to ascertain change/delay impact on the timeline and developing mitigation strategy against the delay effect on the timeline. Contributing to the development of Project Management Office (PMO) through refining the existing workflows. Maintain Program Trackers, such as those for Action Items, as requested by the program managers. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. Requirements Bachelor degree, preferably in engineering, or Quantity survey with professional experience supported with applicable certification 1-2 years proven experience in project planning. MS Project with years of experience in project execution. Good knowledge of scheduling computer tools (i.e. Primavera, Microsoft Project). Good knowledge of MEP work processes and sequences. Ability to identify deviations from standards. Solid analytical and problem‐solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail. Effective leadership skills Effective interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills Good organizational and multitasking skills Excellent time management skills Good project management skills Benefits N400,000 Monthly Gross Salary