Senior Project Planner

Description

• Develop conceptual schedules using minimal information typically available at early development stages. Develop detailed schedules when not prepared by others, including supporting basis of schedule document(s).
• Conduct interactive planning sessions with project teams and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Provide monthly schedule performance data to support progress reporting, escalation of issues etc.
• Ensure planning and scheduling deliverables from third parties are of the right quality and align with client expectations.
• Perform technical schedule analysis for own project schedules and support peer reviews with others. Ensure project schedules meet expected corporate requirements.
• Ensure schedule risk analysis and management is appropriately implemented along with schedule reserve management processes. Facilitate risk identification and evaluation sessions where appropriate vs. use of external resources.
• Take responsibility for the quality of schedule-related content within any project gate-review documentation.
• When requested, provide input to the review and analysis of RFP (tender invitations) and bids from design and/or construction firms and other key vendors.
• Develop and implement schedule control and progress measurement systems, utilizing third-party systems wherever appropriate. Review third-party forecasts to confirm they reflect current project trends and performance levels. Resource-load the schedule(s) where appropriate.
• Actively support and take ownership in key parts of the development and implementation of the Project Services Operating Model including procedures, tools and templates.
• Lead and/or support the development of project schedules for a given project or set of projects, implementing an integrated approach with others as appropriate.
• Support completion of project data capture forms to ensure timely capture of data for future use.
• Coordinate with estimating and cost control resources to ensure alignment between cost estimate / forecast and schedule. Equally, ensure schedules reflect project execution plan and procurement strategies.
• Support the development and delivery of training to key stakeholders in good practices related to planning and scheduling.
• Lead and take responsibility for special projects and initiatives to support the organization, as assigned. • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer that will be a member of Global Engineering and Real Estate’s Capital Projects (Project Services) function. The role involves providing support to one or more projects along with contributing to business process management in the planning and scheduling discipline. Reports to Global Planning Lead.

• Appropriate experience in project control, planning and/or construction management, with a thorough knowledge of CPM planning fundamentals.
• Understanding of cost control and estimating practices.
• Global projects experience.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the major scheduling software including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project etc.
• Able to perform work as required on project sites or at contractor office locations.
• Engineering, construction management or equivalent degree.
• Proven team player, willing to consider and accept other views and concepts in reaching critical decisions.
• Hands-on experience of quantitative risk analysis.
• Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Able to work effectively with multiple project and management teams.
• Bio-pharmaceutical experience & knowledge.
• Demonstrated record of delivering services for relevant project sizes and complexities.

Benefits

Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation. Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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