Planner
Job Description:
IPS is hiring! We are looking for a talented Planner (EMEA) to join our industry leading team, based out of our EMEA headquarters located in Birmingham or Manchester UK.
The Planner will review, coordinate and summarize the activities of cost control, planning and scheduling, document control and estimating for assigned projects. Also, the Planner may assume other commercial duties as designated by the Project Manager with the concurrence of the Chief Operating Officer.
Job Duties and Responsibilities- Produce and maintain the Project Control Execution Plan.
- Produce the project cost and progress reports for Project Manager and Client.
- Develop and maintain forecast for cost and time.
- Develop project schedules to level 3 standard using MS Project.
- Generate earned value information against deliverables produced.
- Identify and analyze potential project problems.
- Recommend corrective action and follow-up on recommendations.
- Special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Significant experience in Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost Control or Project Coordination.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, finance, accounting or business administration.
- Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
- Demonstrates project management/controls experience.
- Analytical thinking, structured problem solving skills, superior communications skills, team building and strong work ethic.
- Must be able to build report with department staff.
- High level of computer expertise in Word, Excel, MS Project and Primavera P6.
About Us:
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products.Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Specialties
Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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