Responsibilities
- Business Unit Support Point of contact for the Project Manager for all project related planning issues
- Develop Schedule's and Histograms for Bid Support as required by the Lead Planner
- Programme Co-ordination (Planning Phase of Project Life Cycle): Support the implementation of Planning Process
- Review Contract documentation concerning Schedule and Reporting Requirements and ensure that they are met
- Facilitate Planning Meeting(s) where required
- Validation of High Level Target Schedule as received from PM considering current emerging IFC project information
- Optimize build schedule & develop "Pinch Pint Register" identifying where we are not in agreement with Main Contractors / CMT schedule
- High level labour load of Target Schedule to be completed and S-Curve to be produced
- Submit the Schedule and S-curve (& all subsequent schedules) for review and approval to the Lead Planner
- Negotiation strategy to be developed to deal with main contractor schedule risk - influence favourable outcome to KGE
- Organize with Kirby PM & attend meeting with Main Contractor / CMT to negotiate and agree Kirby optimum build schedule - minute and circulate
- Revise / Develop and add agreed level of detail to schedule
- Assist Main Contractor / CMT in development of an overall integrated schedule
- Ensure that the schedule is "Labour Loaded" and aligned with the Commercial Department Budgets - highlight any weeks where large progress is forecasted to PM's, Lead Planner & Planning Manager
- Produce Build Methodology / Phasing Drawings
- Present the latest version of the schedule to the construction team to ensure there is a thorough understanding
- Support in Risk identification & mitigation
- Status and Performance Advisor (Controlling Phase of Project Life Cycle): Provide clear communication of early warnings to project management teams obtained from progress reports and knowledge of project field conditions
- Advise project teams on ways to improve performance
- Monitor package progress and efficiency (direct and subcontract) provide "estimate at completion" on labor man-hour spend in conjunction with the Commercial Team
- Chair and facilitate weekly "Look Ahead" Meetings on site with SM's as required
- Progress Measuring / recording & collating actual installation progress for installation progress reporting
- Weekly Spent / Earned man-hours efficiency reporting in conjunction with the Commercial Team
- Compilation of and issuing of period progress reports (internal / external / dashboard)
- Produce Weekly "Drop-line Schedule" cw. 2 week look ahead and 2 week retrospective
- Schedule management, revision and maintenance
- Escalation of risk items to Lead Planner & Planning Manager
Requirements
- 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or strong trades background coupled with technical ability will be considered
- Must be capable of producing project plans from design and commercial information
- Microsoft Project / P6 or Equivalent Planning Software, Microsoft Office tools - Excellent report writing skills
- Time management essential to satisfy demands of busy schedule and reporting calendar
Nice to Have
- Ideally you will possess 2 years experience / demonstrate ability to develop and implement plans, monitor and control work
Benefits
- Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
- Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations
- Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability
Work Arrangement
On-site — Germany
Additional Information
- Contact the Talent Acquisition Team in Kirby Group Engineering on +353 (0)1 454 0411 or apply in confidence.
