Project Planner

About PMC Consulting

PMC Consulting specializes in delivering expert planning, project controls, and construction claims services to support clients managing complex projects across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe. Their expertise spans a variety of sectors including residential and commercial development, life sciences, healthcare, mission-critical data centres, infrastructure, and energy. The team collaborates with owners, developers, contractors, architects, consultants, government entities, and legal professionals, providing services such as scheduling, delay analysis, project management, data analytics, claims management, and dispute resolution.

Role Overview

The Project Planner will take a key role in planning, scheduling, and overseeing construction and infrastructure projects to ensure accurate, up-to-date information is available to project teams and stakeholders. This position, based in Ireland, operates primarily on a hybrid model, blending onsite presence with remote work to accomplish designated tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules to reflect real-time progress and changes.
• Update project progress data consistently and analyze any delays or variances.
• Support project reporting and delay analysis activities to assist project management.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and project control specialists to monitor risks, resource distribution, and adherence to key milestones.
• Develop clear reports and presentation materials that aid client decision-making processes.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of planning tools and methodologies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven expertise in planning and scheduling, with strong project timeline development skills.
• Analytical proficiency to interpret project data, identify trends, and assist with delay or variance evaluations.
• Experience with project control processes, including progress measurement, risk tracking, and performance reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities to convey complex information effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Relevant background in construction, infrastructure, or a related industry, with consulting experience considered advantageous.
• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project, alongside advanced MS Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hybrid work setting and meet key deadlines efficiently.
• Possession of a degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with project management methods, contract administration, and claims processes is a plus.