Senior Project Planner

5 days ago

Greater Bengaluru Area, India WSP in India Full time

The Senior planner role will be required to plan, track, analyse, and report performance on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. Senior Project Planner will be required to lead on small project planning/ controlling assignments, lead / part of team on large projects and extract accurate information, lead a team of more junior planners/controllers in the delivery of planning to time, cost and quality. The Senior Project Planner is a key member of the programme team and works directly with the Project Controls Manager/Project Manager to help define the project’s goals and objectives; and recommends actions to improve progress and performance. The Senior Project Planner will have significant interface with Programme/Project Managers, senior technical staff, as well as other functional organizations including contracts, finance, accounting, accounts receivable, subcontract management and procurement. Experience of planning and controlling for UK Highways Industry will be advantageous.


Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the planning, scheduling, and controlling strategy for assigned projects as guided by PMs/PCM, so that the approach taken in each case is effective and appropriate to the project needs and client requirements including setting standards and procedures, monitors and reports at project/portfolio level, prepare relevant project control dashboards for internal and external stakeholder communication. Set up the baseline schedule and control process, procedures for assigned projects and monitor progress against the plan, so that any problems are recognised promptly. Monitor project risks, issues, resources and CPM and assist in providing solutions to Project Controls Manager and the Resident Engineer, complying with WSP and the Client’s standards and codes.
  • Lead functional input to projects, including where relevant leading the input of other planners, to ensure delivery is consistent and effective, meeting scope, time, cost and quality requirements.
  • Set up the baseline schedule and control procedures for assigned projects and monitor progress against the plan, so that any problems are recognised promptly.
  • Report on progress and earned value, to support financial forecasting and any necessary corrective action.
  • Lead project planning, scheduling, and controlling input to estimating and tendering activity on assigned projects, so that all relevant issues, actions and risks are understood and taken into account.
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of WBS and helps insure that project coding is effectively used for all cornerstone applications;
  • Conducts or assists in performance measurement and associated schedule trends.
  • Assist Project Managers and Project Engineers with estimates and plans for bid/tenders.
  • Give appropriate planning advice and direction to project staff, subconsultants, contractors, and clients.
  • Facilitate effective planning of the works within the project team.
  • Deliver Period Programme Updates and input to project reports.
  • Deliver information regarding changes and delays that have impacted the programme on a period by period basis.
  • Lead a performance culture, incorporating the WSP values, which develops individuals’ capability through an active performance management process, so that not only delivery for the company is enhanced but also the skills, capability and personal satisfaction of an individual is maximised.


Technical

  • Demonstrable capability in Project Scheduling, and proven skills in the use of Primavera P6 / Microsoft / other planning products (e.g. Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, Microsoft Project).
  • Understand and has utilized Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Techniques, and Basic project management skills.
  • Advance level expertise in using MS Excel/ Word for developing tools and dashboards for internal and external stakeholder communications.
  • Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices & techniques of project planning and controlling.
  • Commercial awareness and Excellent communication skills.


People

  • Experience to review the work completed by Junior planners/controllers and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Experience in working with international planning and project controls teams.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Team Leadership capability & line management experience
  • Possess the ability to work to tight deadlines and in changing environments.


Preferred

  • Awareness of Primavera Risk Analysis tool and Quantitative Schedule/Cost Risk Analysis (QSRA/QCRA).
  • Hands on experience on using advance excel, Power Query, and PowerBI tools for developing tools and dashboards for internal and external stakeholder communications.
  • Exposure to UK Highway Industry and work experience in Highway projects.
  • Exposure to NEC contracts & its relevant clauses.
  • Ability to supervise or guide junior planners in the delivery of planning to time, cost and quality
  • Experience in a consultancy environment with good customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.


Key Competencies / Skills

  • Basic project management skills
  • Hands on experience in using P6 and MSP.
  • Understand and has utilised CPM, EV Techniques, and Basic project management skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices & techniques of planning.
  • Experience in effectively reporting and communicating schedule variances and recommendations to wider project team
  • Capable of managing own work.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Significant relevant experience (8 to 12 years) in project planning and controlling.
  • Advance level expertise in using MS Excel/ Word for developing tools and dashboards.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience in working with international planning and project controls teams.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Exposure to UK Highway Industry and work experience in Highway projects / site experience.
  • Awareness of Quantitative Schedule/Cost Risk Analysis (QSRA/QCRA).
  • Possess the ability to work to tight deadlines and in changing environments.


Qualifications

  • Minimum: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent project management qualification.
  • Preferable to have PMP or PFQ certification.
  • Relevant domain certifications.

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