Overview

At PM Group Cork, we have a dedicated team of Planners, both site- and office-based, with a remarkable combined experience of over 200 years. As we embark on several large-scale projects, we are seeking a senior level Project Planner to join this exceptional team, offering excellent long-term opportunities.

In the role of Lead Planner/Scheduler, you will leverage your extensive expertise to develop, coordinate, integrate, and manage complex project schedules across a diverse range of initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience of leading and overseeing intricate project schedules throughout their full lifecycle, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in Engineering, Design, Construction Management, and Commissioning & Qualification.

Responsibilities

To excel in this role, you should possess experience in the following areas

Overseeing large complex process projects (100M+).
Directing the Planning project team and mentoring new hires & graduates
Delivering across project design phases as well as construction & commissioning
Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with the Client
Establishing project objectives in line with the client and ensuring goals & timelines are achieved
Execution of projects via an established Quality and Management system
Responsible for the development and management of project schedules and project controls tools
Identification of project milestones, monitor & report on the same
Chair / Host Interactive Planning Workshops
Critical Path development & analysis
Liaise with the project management team with regular schedule performance status reports
Establish project schedule resource requirements
Develop and communicate tools for the target completion of project goals
Provides performance updates/reports views for identification of variances and corrective action

Qualifications

Why join PM Group?

We are an international project management firm with a team of 4,000+ people and have been recognised for several successful projects, and received numerous awards over the years - for example:

• Industrial Project of the Year – Irish Building Design Awards (2024)

• Top 100 International Design Firm – ENR (2024)
• Advancing Gender Equality Award – NDI Awards (2024)

On joining PM Group you can look forward to

Continued Professional Development: You will have the opportunity to maximize your potential by working on innovative projects and challenging assignments. We support continuous learning and career advancement.

International Exposure: With a global presence, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with international teams and work on projects worldwide, enhancing professional growth and cultural understanding.

Employee Ownership: As an employee-owned firm, PM Group promotes a shared sense of ownership and responsibility, contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Innovation and Flexibility: The company fosters a culture of innovation and flexibility, encouraging employees to challenge conventional thinking and inspire positive change.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

This role is based at the Cork office, with hybrid working arrangements.

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Lead Planner/Scheduler (office/hybrid role)

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