Planning Manager
Planning Manager
Salary negotiable
Join a Tier-1 contractor as a Planning Manager in Frankfurt, Germany. This role offers the opportunity to lead planning activities across a portfolio of complex engineering and construction projects.
Key Highlights
- Lead planning activities on large-scale construction projects.
- Manage and develop a team of planning professionals.
- Implement and improve planning SOPs across projects.
- Support bids and tenders, contributing to project selection.
Planning Manager — Role Overview
As a Planning Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of planning within an assigned portfolio of projects. This includes advising management teams, managing planning staff, and ensuring appropriate planning systems are in place.
Planning Manager — Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
• Reporting to the Divisional Planning Manager and Divisional Operations Team.
• Serving as a member of the Planning Department Management Team.
• Advising and supporting Divisional & SBU Management teams on planning matters.
• Managing all aspects of planning within an assigned portfolio of projects.
• Assessing and reporting on schedule risk levels.
• Hiring, managing, training, coaching, supporting, developing, and leading Planning staff.
• Promoting Schedule Literacy and providing training on planning-related topics.
• Implementing Planning SOPs and ensuring appropriate planning & progress systems are in place.
• Troubleshooting planning-related issues and supporting bids and tenders.
• Assisting in the preparation of claims and advising on best practices.
Planning Manager — Ideal Candidate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in planning on large-scale construction projects.
• Proficient using Primavera P6, Earned Value Management, and Excel.
• Clear understanding of construction methodologies and sequence.
• Able to produce programmes to plan and monitor works from drawings/models/SOW etc.
• Capable of managing the planning of large-scale projects with minimum supervision.
• Highly motivated, a self-starter, and able to work well in a team or independently.
• Clear communicator with the ability to work well within strict deadlines.
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a major EPC contractor specializing in data centres, life sciences facilities, and fire protection systems across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Planning Manager Role
What does a Planning Manager do in data centre construction?
A Planning Manager in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
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