Senior Capex Project Planner (7010 – KFR)

ppCTC are specialised industry experts who can help companies source the best talent and provide reliable HR and consulting services, support varied candidates in finding promising career opportunities and offer the latest in skill development training programmes. /ph3Senior Capex Project Planner /h3pOur client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients, both in the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is looking for a Senior Capex Project Planner for a b24-month contract based in Valais area, Switzerland /b. /ph34 days on site required, 1 day home office possible /h3pThe CAPEX Project Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting integrated project schedules across the lifecycle of Capital Projects within the client’s global facilities and infrastructure portfolio. The role supports project teams by providing accurate planning, schedule analysis, forecasting, and reporting to ensure successful project execution and delivery. /ph3Main Responsibilities: /h3h3Project Planning Scheduling /h3ulliDevelop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules throughout all project phases, from concept design through commissioning and start-up. /liliCreate baseline schedules and schedule basis documentation for review and approval by project stakeholders. /liliEnsure project schedules reflect current scope, resources, milestones, and execution strategies. /liliSupport resource planning and resource-loaded schedules where required. /li /ulh3Schedule Monitoring Analysis /h3ulliMonitor project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule variances and deviations. /liliPerform critical path and near-critical path analysis to assess schedule impacts and potential risks. /liliEvaluate schedule performance and recommend mitigation and recovery plans where necessary. /liliMaintain accurate records of scope changes, trends, delays, and variances affecting project timelines. /li /ulh3Reporting Communication /h3ulliPrepare and distribute regular schedule progress reports, dashboards, trend analyses, and schedule performance metrics. /liliPresent schedule updates, critical issues, and recovery strategies to project teams and stakeholders. /liliFacilitate project scheduling workshops and interactive planning sessions. /liliCollaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams to ensure schedule alignment. /li /ulh3Schedule Governance Quality /h3ulliEnsure the integrity, quality, and reliability of project scheduling data. /liliConduct regular schedule reviews with project team members to validate progress and forecast completion dates. /liliApply scheduling best practices, standards, and project control procedures across assigned projects. /liliSupport continuous improvement initiatives related to project planning and scheduling processes. /li /ulh3Qualifications and Experience: /h3ullibRelevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required /b /liliBachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification. /liliDegree in Engineering, Science, Construction Management, Project Management, or Business Management. /lili5-10 years of project planning and scheduling experience supporting large capital projects within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, engineering, or related industries. /liliDemonstrated experience planning projects valued at CHF 20 million or greater, from design through commissioning and start-up. /liliExperience working within an EPCM environment. /liliExperience developing and managing integrated project schedules in complex, multidisciplinary project environments. /liliExperience supporting mega-projects exceeding CHF 300 million (CAPEX) /liliExperience within Pharma /liliAdvanced proficiency in Primavera P6. /liliStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Project. /liliAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint and Word. /liliExperience with schedule risk assessment, critical path analysis, and progress measurement methodologies. /liliUnderstanding of project controls principles, including planning, forecasting, reporting, and change management. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr