Project Planner

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our growing team as a Project Planner at Egis. The Planner is responsible for carrying out planning duties across a range of Egis projects in Ireland in our transportation team.

The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust control of the programme. This includes providing active support to the project and programme team in all planning and reporting activities. This role would suit a collaborative individual with great leadership and communication skills who enjoys multi-tasking, loves a busy working environment and thrives under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the scope and work breakdown structure for the different parts of the delivery programme, including the capture of key assumptions.
• Work closely with the Project Manager  to ensure that the programme, budget and risk baselines are consistent and integrated.
• Support the Project Managers in making timely submissions of programmes
• Manage and control the programme comments made by the Client/Contractor and ensure timely close out.
• Produce and submit Programme communications on Primavera P6 and manage the regular follow up discussions with the Client/Contractor to ensure we maintain an Accepted Programme throughout the duration of the project.
• Liaise with the Design Team and ensure design deliverables are managed and tracked regularly on the programme including the impact on dependant tasks, procurement and construction.
• Liaise with the Quality & Assurance team on a continuous basis and ensure hand over deliverables are managed and tracked regularly in the programme.
• Align the technical and construction Assurance processes to the programme and track and control deliverables.
• Implement Earned Value Analysis (EVA) by integrating cost and programme parameters.
• Coordinate with the commercial team and align on the Key Performance Indicators including SPI and CPI. Provide critical analysis when deviation from the baseline occurs.
• Carry out time impact assessment for the changes in the contract and the change control process.
• Able to manage and chair a programme workshop to review time impact assessments with the wider team and propose mitigation measures.
• Able to integrate the Tender Event Schedule with the programme and implement logic reflecting procurement relationship with design and construction. Track long lead items from the programme including any impact to the budget, Target Price and installation.
• Update Programme for Actual progress on site in line with the Site Shift Reports.  

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Transportation, Infrastructure or Civil Engineering projects
• Experience in a project planning position
• Excellent knowledge of planning software
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential.
• Other scheduling software experience is a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering major projects within a contractor environment.
• Excellent people management and development skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for project assignments.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, quality focus, and methodical working style.
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment with a proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude.

Desirable :

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering or a related field
• Chartered project manager or similar and member of a related professional body

Additional Information

Additional Information

Flexibility to based in any of our Ireland offices: Dublin, Cork, Castlebar or Limerick

Why join Egis?

Joining Egis means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation and determined to address today’s biggest challenges: fighting climate change, facilitating the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations.

In Ireland, Egis is delivering some of the most iconic projects, from motorways to tunnels, water and energy services, via rail to cyber, designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, connecting people and creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.

We are passionate about solving our clients’ most complex challenges by delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industries and the planet.

Local experience backed by global reach

Egis engineering foundation and pedigree is in JB Barry's local legacy. Generations of engineers have passed through our doors, and our standing among Irish clients has been established over decades. We have been behind some of Ireland’s iconic infrastructure with specialisms including water & energy, structures and transportation. Now we’re part of Egis we have access to global talent, teams and technologies. A career with us can lead to opportunities to travel and experience some of our work in over 70 countries

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.