Construction Scheduler/Planner

Company Overview

PM Group is a global, employee-owned project delivery firm renowned for its work in the pharmaceutical, food, medtech, advanced manufacturing, and mission-critical sectors. With a workforce of 4000 and offices across Europe, Asia, and the US, the company partners with leading organizations worldwide, emphasizing sustainable growth centered on people, clients, and trade partners.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Construction Scheduler/Planner to join our team for a prominent client located in West Dublin. The successful candidate will report to the Construction Planning Manager and should have a strong background in client-side, construction, and industrial scheduling experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with clients, project teams, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Define project objectives aligned with client expectations and drive successful delivery meeting goals, milestones, and timelines.
• Manage projects adhering to Quality Management Systems and governance protocols.
• Create, maintain, and control integrated schedules and planning systems throughout project execution.
• Track and report on critical project milestones, ensuring timely dissemination of progress and potential risks.
• Lead Interactive Planning Workshops to enhance project alignment, stakeholder involvement, and schedule creation.
• Develop and analyze Critical Path Method schedules to identify risks, constraints, and scheduling improvements.
• Exhibit advanced expertise in scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
• Work closely with Project Management teams producing schedule performance reports, forecasts, and status updates.
• Participate in Constructability Reviews, providing planning insights to optimize project execution.
• Determine resource requirements and incorporate resource planning within project schedules.
• Design and deploy planning methodologies, tools, and reporting systems to meet project goals effectively.
• Generate performance and schedule reports that highlight variances, assess their impact, and propose corrective strategies to maintain delivery standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in planning and scheduling within engineering or construction sectors.
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills allowing strong collaboration with project teams.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Self-motivated with keen decision-making and problem-solving abilities.