Project Planner

About this role

A Project Planner is sought by X-Force Engineering Limited in Abuja to develop, maintain, and monitor schedules across construction projects. The role involves working with project managers, site teams and clients to ensure on-time delivery, staying within scope and meeting contractual obligations. The candidate should be detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in construction project planning. The employer operates as an infrastructure and construction contract servicing company.

What you would do

• Create detailed project schedules, programmes and work breakdown structures for assigned projects.
• Prepare and maintain baseline programmes, progress schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and report deviations.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify risks, delays, and mitigation measures.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, schedule updates and earned value analyses.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement and site teams for schedule alignment.
• Assist in preparing EOT claims and delay analysis documentation.
• Maintain resource-loaded schedules and support resource planning.
• Review subcontractor programmes and integrate into the master schedule.
• Attend project meetings and provide planning input and status updates.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Professional certification such as COREN, NIOB, PMP or equivalent (mandatory).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project planning within construction.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project (mandatory).
• Experience with high-rise structures and infrastructure projects (advantage).
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project lifecycles.
• Experience in delay analysis and EOT claims (advantage).
• Excellent analytical, numerical and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

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