Construction Planner

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

We currently seek an experienced Construction Planner to work on a contract basis for the duration of the project (possibly until end of 2029). 

Based in the Rotterdam area, you will be working for a large company in the engineering, procurement & construction in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemical sector.

The construction planner works in close cooperation with the construction manager within a construction team for the realization of a multi-discipline project during the construction phase of the project. He/she is responsible to prepare a detailed construction schedule, to monitor progress and is also responsible for the external and internal reporting. Being a team player and having an ability to interact effectively with client’s organization and other disciplines in the team is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing a detailed planning during various project phases;
• Evaluating and assessing planning of (sub)contractors;
• Frequent, monthly progress control in percentage and time, providing advise on corrective actions if required;
• Regular risk assessments;
• Providing input for change orders;
• If required, provide creative solutions when project plans change;
• Communication of the above, both internally (Project Management and Construction Management) and externally (customers).

Minimum Requirements:

• Min 10-15 years experience in the field of detailed construction planning
• Good communication skills (a lot of interaction with the construction team)
• Familiar with CWP/AWP approach
• Experience in working in projects is a must;
• Bachelor, Master degree or equivalent;
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 is required;
• Since both written and oral communication with many of our Client’s personnel is in Dutch and English, candidates shall be fluent in English and preferably Dutch.