Nvolve Recruitment are in search of a Planner / Pre-Construction Manager for our client a commercial construction main contractor. The Planner / Pre-Construction plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of construction projects by developing, managing, and optimizing project schedules during the pre-construction and planning stages. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders, including clients, design teams, and contractors, to ensure that timelines, resources, and budgets align with project goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning and Scheduling:
* Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or Microsoft Project.
* Conduct critical path analyses to identify potential risks and delays, proposing mitigation strategies.
* Establish project milestones and monitor progress against baseline schedules.
Pre-Construction Management:
* Lead the development of pre-construction deliverables, including project timelines, logistics plans, and work programs.
* Collaborate with design teams to ensure buildability, sequencing, and program feasibility.
* Assess and integrate client requirements, design constraints, and site-specific challenges into planning documentation.
Risk Management:
* Identify and evaluate potential project risks, delays, and constraints, recommending proactive measures to mitigate impacts.
* Conduct scenario planning and “what-if” analyses to test various project execution strategies.
Stakeholder Coordination:
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers, to align project objectives.
* Attend pre-construction and project planning meetings, presenting schedules and progress updates.
Cost and Resource Analysis:
* Collaborate with the commercial and estimating teams to align project budgets with schedules.
* Develop and analyze resource loading, ensuring sufficient labor, materials, and equipment availability.
Documentation and Reporting:
* Produce detailed planning reports, schedules, and supporting documents for tender submissions and project management.
* Provide regular updates to senior management on project planning and pre-construction progress.
Key Skills and Competencies:
* Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of planning software (Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, MS Project).
* Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex project data and develop actionable plans.
* Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing solutions.
* Attention to Detail: Meticulous in maintaining accurate schedules and documentation.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).(Preferred not essential)
* Proven experience in project planning or pre-construction management within the construction industry.
* Strong understanding of construction processes, methodologies, and sequencing.
* Familiarity with contract forms such as NEC, JCT, or other relevant frameworks.
* Experience with resource and cost-loaded programming is advantageous