Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Start Date: Immediate
Sector: Energy
Context
As part of projects in the energy sector, we are seeking a Project Planner to manage, monitor, and optimize project execution schedules.
The role operates within a multi-stakeholder environment involving engineering, construction, commissioning, suppliers, and subcontractors. The Planner plays a key role in schedule management, identification of planning risks, and reporting to project management.
Responsibilities & Duties
Schedule Development and Management
• Develop master and detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Define activity sequencing logic and identify critical paths.
• Integrate technical, contractual, and operational constraints into project schedules.
• Participate in planning all project phases, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Progress Monitoring
• Regularly update schedules based on actual project progress.
• Analyze variances between planned and actual progress.
• Identify potential schedule deviations and propose corrective action plans.
• Perform schedule delay and planning risk analyses.
Project Coordination
• Work closely with Project Managers, Package Managers, and field teams.
• Participate in project steering and coordination meetings.
• Collect and consolidate progress data from all project stakeholders.
• Ensure overall consistency and alignment of the project schedule.
Reporting
• Produce schedule performance dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare progress reports for management and clients.
• Highlight critical milestones and potential impacts on project timelines.
• Communicate schedule-related information to project teams.
Candidate Profile
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree (Bac +3) with significant experience or Master’s Degree (Bac +5) in Project Management, Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
• 7 to 10 years of experience in industrial project planning.
• Proven experience within the energy sector.
• Familiarity with EPC environments, engineering, construction, or large-scale industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-package projects.
Technical Skills
• Mandatory proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of the industrial project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of planning methodologies and schedule analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in reporting and data analysis tools.
• Professional level of English required.