Project Planner with structured, detail-heavy role sits at the intersection of coordination, scheduling for strategic oversight and plays central role in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to defined scope.
Core Responsibilities:
Project Planner focusing on planning, scheduling, and tracking project progress:
- Develop detailed timelines using tools like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
- Prepares WBS i.e. Break projects into smaller, manageable tasks
- Prepare Gantt charts, Prepare & monitor critical paths and project milestones
- Track project status and update schedules regularly
- Monitoring project performance vs. plan and report deviations
- Identify potential delays, risks, and bottlenecks, plan contingencies and propose mitigation strategies
- Work with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for management
🧠Key Skills Required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, MS office)
- Understanding of project management methodologies like Project Management
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Attention to detail and multitasking ability
💼 Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related fields
- Certifications as Scheduling Professional (PSP), Project Management Professional (PMP) or planning-specific training can help
💼 Experience
- 10 + years of experience in project planning & scheduling in similar industries i.e. Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure & Construction with EPC environment.
