Senior Project Planner at Blakskill Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed baseline schedules for civil construction projects from inception to completion.
• Create master schedules, lookahead schedules, and short-term work plans.
• Define Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) with clear task hierarchies.
• Establish logical sequences and dependencies between activities.
• Input durations, resource requirements, and constraints for all activities.
• Integrate schedules across multiple disciplines (earthworks, structures, utilities, paving, etc.).
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and construction managers.
• Analyze float/slack time and assess schedule impacts.
• Perform "what-if" scenario analysis for alternative construction sequences.
• Conduct schedule coordination meetings with construction teams.
• Participate in project review and design meetings.
• Support tender planning and bid preparation activities.
• Coordinate planning activities across contractors, subcontractors, and project management teams.
• Align site activities with design deliverables and procurement schedules.
• Plan for seasonal constraints, weather impacts, and site access limitations.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules (labor, equipment, materials) and plan equipment allocation across project phases.
• Track Schedule Performance Indicators (SPI), monitor milestone achievements, and capture delays, disruptions, and changes in real-time.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification in project planning/scheduling is essential (e.g., Primavera P6, CPM, or equivalent).
• 10–15 years of experience in construction and/or Oil & Gas projects.
• Deep understanding of civil construction methods and sequences, including:
• Earthworks and grading
• Asphalting and paving operations
• Roads, highways, bridges, and structural works
• Underground utilities and drainage
• Concrete works and curing processes
• Proven ability to develop, integrate, and monitor complex project schedules.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills.