R28 Limited is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Planner
Location: Lagos
Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain detailed engineering and construction schedules including development of critical path and project float.
- Partner with project personnel to establish the plan and document the scope, develop project schedules and or capital cost estimates.
- Maintain liaison with management regarding project planning by conducting analyses and preparing reports.
- Make presentations to clients as needed.
- Monitor hours and costs to determine trends and to assist in forecasting.
- Evaluate scope changes, cost trends, additional work orders and other elements.
- Interact with suppliers and contractors and makes cost comparisons.
- Ensure the maintenance of all essential documentation.
- May make periodic visits to review cost reporting.
- Gathers and reviews data concerning facility modifications including requested modifications, company policies, regulatory requirements, and required completion dates
- Participates in the development of timetables and schedules for projects Prepares technical Statements of Work for construction projects, facility modifications, improvements and high end service and maintenance contracts
- Coordinates the review of estimated project costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparations, and other related costs Prepares project budgets and cost estimates, schedules and coordinates resources and tasks to complete projects on approved budget
- Coordinates projects with all affected parties to ensure projects are completed on schedule and government regulations and health and safety requirements are maintained
- Maintain scheduling processes and procedures and update as required
- Manage the operation of the project scheduling system (microsoft project, primavera, etc)
- Provide required planning/scheduling training to team members.
- Comply with safe work practices and ensure that safety is demonstrated as the highest priority
- Provide all Planning and Scheduling services to meet the needs of the company with a customer service oriented approach
- Assist in preparation of programme master schedule and perform critical path analysis.
- Integrate project budget and schedule to support EVM analysis and reporting.
- Participate in claims analysis and negotiations.
- Prepare schedule performance measurements reports, forecasts and studies.
- Develop and implement project control procedures in conjunction with supporting project ancillary functions.
- Prepare project plans and detailed manpower utilization plans.
- Analyze critical paths and restraints to determine effect of changes on the schedule and recommends workarounds to mitigate impacts.
- Develop plans and recommendations for mitigation of impacts of schedule problems.
- Assist in preparation of the monthly progress report.
Qualifications and Experience
- A good University Degree in Civil Engineer, Building and Construction Management
- Additional degree such as an MBA will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 8 years work experience undertaking project management/planning responsibilities, including all aspects of process development and execution. Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
Key Performance Indicators:
- High numbers of projects delivered. Percentage of projects’ milestones missed/achieved.
- Number of completed projects achieved on budget. Number of completed projects achieved on time. Number of projects that meet specified stakeholder expectations.
- Percentage of projects with a positive return on investment.
- Number of delivered projects reports in accordance to predetermined schedule. Working knowledge, skills and competencies and attributes
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment, Value Engineering and Life Cycle Cost Analysis is a plus.
- Change Order Management experience is a plus. Primavera and Microsoft Project knowledge/experience
- Proficient user of all Microsoft packages, particularly Excel and Access.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of moderately complex problems
- Strategic planning and schedule development.
- Effective communication abilities. Maintaining and developing effective relationships both internal and external.
- Must be able to work under pressure in order to meet tight deadlines. Good analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings Good interpersonal skills
- The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
- The ability to initiate, plan, and manage multiple projects and priorities
- Ability to use Project Scheduling including Critical Path Methodology, Productivity Tracking and Earned Value
Application Closing Date
31st July, 2019.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
[email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.