Lead Project Planner/Scheduler

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Lead Project Planner/Scheduler to join our team in Frankfurt, Germany.

In this role, you’ll be accountable for developing, progressing, and forecasting all phases of the project schedule/plan using the most current industry practices and software. You will also be responsible for planning leadership and integrating with engineering, procurement, cost, technical & construction disciplines for seamless reporting to ensure effective Capital Project Delivery.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor and update project Plans & Schedules encompassing the entire engineering, procurement, construction and qualification (EPCQ) life cycle.
• Work in a highly collaborative and dynamic project environment.
• Facilitate/participate in project scheduling meetings as well as Pull/Phase/Takt/Interactive planning sessions as required to develop, refine and progress project plans.
• Analyze schedule input from project partners including clients, internal teams, vendors and contractors to verify schedule durations and integrity as well as evaluate logic and float paths.
• Integrate into an overall master schedule.
• Assure credibility of the information in the master schedule.
• Make recommendations to manage float and (re)sequence activities to achieve project milestone/target dates.
• Collaborate with estimating & cost control to resource/cost load schedules as required.
• Collaborate with team to support constructability and value engineering.
• Baseline schedules and document basis for approval.
• Monitor schedule progress, deviations, and variances and assess impacts to the critical/near-critical path activities.
• Assist in developing alternatives for corrective action.
• Perform job-site walks to verify physical progress of scheduled activities and analyze change orders for schedule impacts.
• Continuously progress & review schedules with project team to ensure accurate and timely data is incorporated and forecasted.
• Ability to generate earned value, SPI, CPI, and other schedule performance metrics.
• Prepare schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis.
• Maintain a record of scope changes, trends, and variances that potentially affect schedule performance. Emphasis on data visualization and effective team communication.
• At project completion, develop and record the project’s historical schedule information and “lessons learned”.
• Provide supervision and leadership for more junior department and project personnel.
• Collaborate with all groups to improve company processes, systems, and intellectual infrastructure to promote organizational learning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• BS degree in engineering or related technical field, construction management, or applicable experience.
• 10+ years of experience as a planner/scheduler on facilities capital projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) processes in the Pharma/Bio-tech Industry.
• Understanding of engineering, construction methodologies and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of modern planning and scheduling principles, methodologies, techniques and tools including CPM, Last Planner, 4D, etc.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Primavera P6 Planner, Microsoft Project as well as MS Office Suite programs (MS Excel, MS Access, Power BI, etc.).
• Knowledge of vPlanner, BIM 360, and other visual & collaborative planning tools.
• PMI, AACEI or other industry certifications.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills are required, with the ability to prioritize and manage large amounts of information to effectively meet deadlines.

Context, Environment, & Safety

• Safety-minded individual who must comply with IPS Mission Zero Safety policy.
• Capable of working alone or as part of a team without a significant level of supervision.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time with extended computer use.
• Experience working in both a Home Office and Field environment.
• Up to 50% travel required to both project and regional office locations.
• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.