Project Planner at Mshel Homes Limited

Mshel Homes Limited is a real estate development and marketing company incorporated in 2018 with a unique vision to be the leading real estate company in Nigeria, with an outstanding reputation for honesty, integrity and impeccable customer service.

At Mshel Homes Limited our mission is to create a lifetime relationship with our clientele by deliverying property solutions through innovative and technological driven processes that caters to your real estate needs whilst adhering to the highest standards, systems and performance goals necessary to achieving your dreams.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Planner

Locations: Abuja

Job Overview

• MSHEL Construction is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Project Planner to join our team.
• The Project Planner will be responsible for managing and coordinating the planning, scheduling, and execution of construction projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
• The ideal candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain detailed project plans, track progress, and address any potential delays or issues.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning:

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules for all construction projects, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deadlines.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare and define work breakdown structures (WBS), resource allocation plans, and other project planning documents.
• Identify project constraints and risks, developing mitigation strategies to prevent delays or cost overruns.

Scheduling and Coordination:

• Monitor and track the progress of projects, ensuring that schedules are adhered to, and adjusting plans as needed based on actual progress and unforeseen issues.
• Coordinate with various departments and external parties (e.g., subcontractors, suppliers) to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
• Provide regular updates on project status, including schedule performance, budget, and scope changes.
• Ensure that resources are effectively utilized, and any conflicts in resource allocation are addressed.

Resource Management:

• Assist in forecasting resource requirements (labor, equipment, materials) and track resource utilization to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Work with procurement and logistics teams to ensure that all necessary materials and equipment are available as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify any shortages or delays in resource availability and address them proactively.

Risk Management and Problem Solving:

• Identify potential project risks related to scheduling, resources, or logistics and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Address any issues that arise during project execution, making recommendations to adjust schedules or resources to minimize disruptions.
• Coordinate with the project team to resolve conflicts and ensure that all tasks are aligned with the project’s overall objectives.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare detailed project reports that include schedule updates, resource utilization, and performance against project milestones.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of all project planning documentation, ensuring easy access and version control.
• Produce presentations and reports for senior management and clients, highlighting project progress, challenges, and performance metrics.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Maintain clear communication with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that everyone is informed of project status and changes.
• Facilitate project meetings to discuss planning updates, schedule changes, and issues that need resolution.
• Ensure all team members and subcontractors are aligned with project timelines and deliverables.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@mshelconstruction.com using the job title as the subject of the email.