Q

Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

Lead Planner - HVDC Projects

Project ManagementUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeErlangen, Germany€65k - €80k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or project management is required.
  • Experience supporting complex turnkey or consortium-based projects is required.
  • Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 (Spring P6) is required.
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling and execution methodologies is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Critical Path Method, network planning, variance analysis, milestone trend analysis, S-curve reporting, resource planning and loading, schedule recovery planning, and baseline management is required.
  • Experience in project execution and schedule performance monitoring is required.
  • Strong reporting and analytical capabilities are required.
  • Fluent English, written and spoken, is required.
  • Approximately 10–20% business travel is required.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work effectively in international and cross-functional project teams is required.
  • Strong problem-solving, coordination, and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize integrated project schedules for complex turnkey HVDC and consortium projects during bid, reference, and execution phases.
  • Create detailed project schedules from first principles when no reference schedule is available.
  • Perform schedule analysis, forecasting, and recovery planning using industry-standard planning techniques.
  • Continuously monitor project progress and update schedules based on actual performance, risks, and project constraints.
  • Conduct critical path analysis, variance analysis, milestone trend analysis, and S-curve reporting.
  • Coordinate schedule alignment with project managers, engineering teams, procurement, construction, clients, and consortium partners.
  • Support contract management activities by identifying schedule-related risks, delays, and claims impacts.
  • Prepare and present internal and external planning reports, management dashboards, and project performance updates.
  • Ensure compliance with project planning standards, governance processes, and customer requirements.
  • Support resource planning and workload forecasting across project execution phases.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree, technician qualification, or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous.
  • Experience in HVDC, power transmission, EPC, energy, industrial, or large infrastructure projects is preferred.
  • Very good German language skills at B2/C1 level are preferred.

About the Company

Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services across aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It uses edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT to deliver tailored engineering solutions through long-term partnerships, service contracts, project-based engagements, and strategic collaborations. It differentiates itself with a broad industry footprint, global delivery model, and emphasis on partnerships, talent development, and workplace culture. Its goal is to help clients improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with digital tools and data-driven management.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$581M
Headquarters
Greenville, SC
Founded
1997

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Quest Global

See more jobs