Senior Project Planner
- Posted 25 September 2026
- LocationOslo
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Technology
Job description
Location: Norway
Type: Permanent (3/1 rotation - 3 weeks working on site - 1 week off back home)
Key Requirement: Candidates must hold valid EU passport & Experience with Data Centre/Construction, Primavera P6
The Senior Planner will play a critical role in overseeing and managing the planning and scheduling functions for large-scale construction projects. This role ensures that project timelines are realistic, adhered to, and align with budgetary and resource constraints. The Senior Planner will collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules to ensure alignment with
project objectives.
• Utilize industry-standard scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)
to create detailed project plans.
• Conduct critical path analysis (CPM), resource levelling, and risk assessments to
optimize project timelines.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate schedules, identify
interdependencies, and resolve conflicts.
• Track project progress against baseline schedules, identify deviations, and
recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and present comprehensive progress reports to management
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure cohesive
project execution.
• Provide expertise in schedule impacts due to changes in scope, resources, or
unforeseen circumstances.
• Identify opportunities for improving planning and scheduling processes and
implement best practices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, and construction
industry guidelines.
• Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities relevant to the role as required.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Project
Management, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in construction project planning and scheduling.
• Proven track record of working on complex, large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PSP (Planning
and Scheduling Professional) is preferred.
