Project Planner / Scheduler

About Fortivum and Role Overview

Fortivum is an engineering consultancy headquartered in Dublin, specializing in client-side services for hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects throughout Europe. We offer expertise in Project Management, Construction Management, Cost Management, and Design spanning the entire project lifecycle. Currently, we are looking for a skilled Project Planner / Scheduler to contribute to one of our major European data center projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and update comprehensive project schedules utilizing Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Incorporate and align design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover tasks within the programme.
• Manage programme sequencing, logic, dependencies, and maintain critical path integrity.
• Analyze and critique contractor-generated programmes and their progress updates.
• Generate detailed weekly and monthly reports, dashboards, and forward-looking schedules.
• Detect scheduling risks, project delays, and propose recovery strategies.
• Assist with change management, delay assessments, and evaluations for extensions of time.
• Facilitate coordination among diverse disciplines and stakeholders to align programme interfaces.
• Ensure accurate documentation of programme data and contribute to project control procedures.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Planner, Scheduler, or Project Controls Engineer on large-scale construction or engineering ventures.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Familiarity with scheduling activities across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Strong grasp of critical path methodologies, programme logic, and techniques for analyzing delays.
• Experience reviewing contractor schedules and managing input from multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting abilities.
• Adept at functioning effectively in dynamic project and construction environments.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Background in data centre, mission-critical, or advanced high-tech construction projects.
• Experience working in client-facing or consultancy roles.
• Knowledge of schedule-risk analysis, earned value management, and support for claims.
• Exposure to commissioning, energisation, and phased project handovers.
• Proficiency in Spanish or additional European languages.
• Relevant qualifications in engineering, construction, or project management fields.

Location and Working Conditions

This position is based on a significant European data centre project. Precise location and work arrangements will be determined during recruitment. Occasional site visits and travel are required.