Project Planner

Arcadis is looking to hire a Project Planner to support a large-scale data center construction project. This is an on-site field position requiring daily presence at the construction site with expertise in project scheduling, progress monitoring, and stakeholder coordination.
As a Project Planner, you will serve as the primary control point between the Client and Suppliers, implementing scheduling control tools and monitoring execution progress. You will be responsible for identifying eventual non-compliance issues, analyzing them, and developing strategic solutions. Based on the project control flowchart, you will bridge knowledge from the client with execution by suppliers, while providing critical review and planning functions to ensure project timeline adherence

Role Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain the Project Master Schedule with an overall view of all project activities, serving as the primary control tool between client requirements and contractor execution.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) guidelines throughout the project.
• Analyze the consistency of contractors' executive schedules against the master schedule, identifying potential conflicts and risks.
• Consolidate and periodically update the detailed execution schedule of the project (creating a single schedule consolidated with all service providers) and clearly define the critical path.
• Conduct follow-up meetings with suppliers to monitor progress and address scheduling issues.
• Coordinate the interface between all contracted companies to prevent scheduling conflicts and optimize workflow.
• Schedule and lead weekly alignment meetings to monitor project progress with contractors.
• Generate comprehensive planned vs. actual progress reports with detailed variance analysis.
• Request and validate Recovery Action Plans when non-compliance is identified, including strategies to mitigate delays and risks.
• Support the Client's Project Manager in planning and cost control activities.
• Validate physical progress for measurement purposes, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Issue weekly reports with information aligned with the field supervisor's observations.
• Conduct weekly project follow-up and alignment meetings with the Client's Project Manager.
• Prepare project action lists and track completion status.
• Monitor the progress of contracts against established milestones, analyzing impacts of contractual non-compliance.
• Prepare and facilitate the Kick-Off Meeting (KOM) with contractors.
• Study contractual sanctions and revisions when necessary to address non-compliance issues.
• Review implementation measures to verify effectiveness of recovery plans.
• Provide strategic decision-making support through impact studies and solutions analysis, as outlined in the schedule control flowchart.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Degree required).
• Master's degree would be beneficial – Project Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in planning large-scale construction projects, preferably in data centers or similar technical facilities.
• Proven expertise in project scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.
• Experience in developing and maintaining complex multi-contractor schedules.
• Deep knowledge of Project Management with demonstrated experience in planning methodologies, progress measurement, and earned value management.
• Full command of verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage stakeholder expectations and build healthy interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and self-motivation.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical facility construction.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
   

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. 
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Arcadis selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record. 

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