General information

French-speaking Switzerland. Permanent contract. 100%

We are recruiting a Senior Planning Manager for one of our key clients, a well-established company operating in the construction and major infrastructure projects sector, which has a major project in French-speaking Switzerland .

Employment percentage: 100%
Work location: French-speaking Switzerland
Remote work: Not available for this position

MANSIONS

• Develop, refine, and update the overall project schedule through the advanced use of Primavera P6, ensuring compliance with timelines and contractual obligations.

• Define and manage planning baselines, strategic milestones, and critical paths, and develop recovery plans as needed in the event of deviations.

• Coordinate planning activities among the various departments involved, from design to procurement, through construction, and up to commissioning.

• Continuously monitor the progress of the work, promptly identifying delays, critical issues, and potential risks to meeting deadlines.

• Prepare periodic reports and progress analyses for the project management team and the client, providing timely information to support decision-making.

• Contribute to the analysis of delays and the management of contractual claims, by assisting in the preparation of requests for extensions of time (EOT).

• Collaborate with project managers, construction managers, consultants, subcontractors, and international counterparts to ensure effective coordination of planning activities.

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), developing reliable forecasts regarding the project's timeline and overall progress.

HIS PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent university degree in a related technical field.

• Ideally, more than 10 years of professional experience in planning, scheduling, and monitoring projects in the construction industry.

• Proven experience as a Planning Manager or Senior Planner in large-scale, highly complex construction or infrastructure projects.

• Experience gained through international projects involving multidisciplinary teams and numerous stakeholders.

• Our experience in the construction of institutional buildings, data centers, complex infrastructure, and projects with a significant mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) component represents significant added value.

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 software and the main methodologies for integrated planning and contract management.

• Strong expertise in analyzing critical paths, managing schedule variances, handling claims, and managing Extension of Time (EOT) procedures.

• Knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Project, and Lean Construction methodologies is a plus.

• Excellent command of Italian and English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of French and German will be a significant asset.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, combined with a structured, goal-oriented approach.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in international settings and interact with stakeholders at various levels.

Your application will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will serve, at first, only for internal verification. Your information will be submitted to our client company only after personal contact with one of our recruiters.

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