Planning Manager

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Desapex is digital engineering company working towards digital technology integration in the AEC industry to improve the Design, Construction, Operation & Facility Management practices of the Built Environment.

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The Planning Manager leads all planning and scheduling activities for the data centre construction programme, developing and maintaining the master programme and ensuring schedule integrity across all disciplines and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, baseline, and maintain the master construction programme using Primavera P6 or equivalent

  • Integrate subcontractor and vendor programmes into the master schedule

  • Conduct regular schedule updates, variance analysis, and critical path reviews

  • Facilitate look-ahead planning sessions with site teams and subcontractors

  • Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation and recovery plans

  • Prepare detailed planning narratives and progress reports for client and leadership

  • Support tender and pre-construction planning activities as required

  • Coordinate with the Project Controller on EVM and schedule performance indices

  • Implement and maintain planning standards and procedures across the programme

  • Liaise with design and procurement teams on long-lead items and interface milestones

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Expert-level Primavera P6 (required); Microsoft Project proficiency desirable

  • Strong knowledge of construction sequencing for complex, multi-disciplinary projects

  • Experience with 4D BIM scheduling and model-linked programming

  • Proficiency in schedule risk analysis tools (e.g. Safran Risk, Oracle Risk Analysis)

  • Ability to develop and present meaningful lookahead programmes at various levels

  • Sound understanding of critical path method (CPM) and resource-loaded schedules

  • Strong written and verbal communication for stakeholder reporting

  • Knowledge of fast-track construction delivery methodologies

Role Details

  • Location: Finland (International Deployment)

  • Contract Type: Fixed-term Contract / Permanent

  • Experience: 10+ years

  • Reports To: Project Controller / Project Manager

  • Industry Preference: Data Centre | Industrial | Mission-Critical Facilities

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