Leitender Projektplaner

About the job

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since its establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.Main purpose of position Currently we are looking for a Lead Project Planner in Bucharest Romania to be part of our global team working together towards our vision - Improving our future. We are looking for a Lead Project Planner who combines strong planning expertise with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset, the ability to navigate ambiguity, can actively contribute in project forums leading from the front, and can operate autonomously.Main Responsibilities:

Operating System

• Follow guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the Operating System
• Provide continuous input towards improvement and optimization of the Operating System

Support to Opportunity and Development Phase of Projects

• Compile high level timeline for Opportunity / Development as required by Business Development
• Assist in developing Milestones to be integrated in the relevant PPA (If applicable)
• Assist in due diligence process
• Provide resource (Man-Hours) estimation

Support to Structuring Phase of Projects

• Maintain and updating the high level timeline
• Establish and Update the program for Structuring phase
• Compile / Prepare overall master project program (schedule) for Delivery phase integrating the standard Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Provide resource (Man-Hours) estimation
• Prepare planning related contract schedules for head EPC, all suppliers and contractors' contract documents
• Support Supply Chain team with quotation documents, final Purchase Orders, contract and tender evaluations
• (Reviewing and analyzing the schedules from contractors, manpower and machinery)
• Support engineering team with planning for engineering documents, MDL and Programme alignment and preparing engineering progress report
• Support project manager with Gate Review planning and preparation
• Understand contractual matter, identify critical milestones and notifications (PPA time analysis), incorporate on the master project program
• Track, monitor and forecast progress of all structuring phase activities, communicate with the team members about activities to be performed and deadlines.
• Report project progress including: inputs for bi-weekly progress report, 4-weeks look ahead report
• Compile Programme Memorandum Basis incorporating all the necessary information relevant to the Project

Support and monitor to Delivery / Execution Phase of Projects

• Reviewing / verifying the contractor's baseline, Programme Basis Memorandum, Manpower and machinery histograms and S-Curve.
• Setting up the baseline, weighting and generating the S-Curves.
• Update the project schedule based on work achieved, baseline updates and reporting, as well as providing forecast to Supply Chain/Logistics/Engineering/PM on upcoming and critical activities.
• Coordinate the analyst project planner (at site) to ensure the information gathered from the contractors are incorporated into the overall project master schedule.
• Coordinate and supervise the site project planner to ensure he/she is working in accordance to Scatec's policy and procedures and right templates.
• Elaborate documentation needed to support main EPC contract document; suppliers and sub-contractor EPC request for quotation documents and final Purchase Orders.
• Track, monitor and forecast progress of all activities on the project, communicate with the team members about activities to be performed and deadlines. Analyze gaps between planned and actual progress; highlight areas of concern which required actions and recovery plan.
• Report project progress including: inputs for client monthly progress report, programme, S-Curve, internal project status reports, critical path analysis, milestones related to cash flow.
• Support project manager with Gate Review preparation and planning sections as well as risk analysis.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Education: Formal Technical Qualification (Engineering, Project Management)
• Experience: 8+ years of project planning and scheduling experience in an EPC organization
• Language: fluent both written and spoken in English and Romanian. Turkish can be considered a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Planning Tools (Primavera, MS Projects, MS Office)
• Used to fast-paced environments and ability to navigate ambiguity
• Possess an ownership driven mindset
• Can operate with a high degree of autonomy
• Communicates confidently

Personal characteristics It is part of every employee's term of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhering to our company values which are:- Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, share information in an open and honest way- Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritize and work independently- Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust- Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitudeWe offer Scatec is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business needs.Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.