Project Planner - Offshore Wind

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Freelance Project Planner with expertise in Primavera P6 to support our offshore wind development projects. As a Freelance Project Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the timely and successful execution of project plans. This is a hybrid working role, offering a flexible combination of remote work and on-site visits. The successful candidate will have strong Primavera P6 proficiency, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning: Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 software. Collaborate with project teams to define project scope, deliverables, and milestones.
2. Resource Allocation: Coordinate with project managers and department leads to allocate resources effectively and efficiently. Identify and resolve any resource conflicts or constraints that may impact project schedules.
3. Schedule Monitoring: Monitor and analyze project progress, identify potential delays or deviations from the planned schedule, and propose corrective actions. Provide regular reports and updates to stakeholders on project status and schedule performance.
4. Risk Management: Assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Incorporate risk analysis into project schedules to ensure proactive management of potential schedule impacts.
5. Change Management: Evaluate and analyze change requests and their potential impact on project schedules. Collaborate with project teams to assess the feasibility and resource implications of proposed changes.
6. Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, contractors, and suppliers, to gather project information, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
7. Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, progress reports, and change logs. Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of project activities.
8. Best Practices and Process Improvement: Stay updated on industry best practices in project planning and scheduling. Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and propose enhancements to optimize project delivery.
9. Collaboration and Communication: Foster effective collaboration and communication within project teams. Facilitate regular meetings and workshops to gather input, align expectations, and resolve scheduling-related issues.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Planner, preferably in the offshore wind industry.
• Extensive experience working with Primavera P6 software for project planning and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with the offshore wind sector and associated project planning requirements is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and address scheduling challenges.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities to manage complex projects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or Primavera P6 are advantageous.

Note: This is a freelance position offering hybrid working arrangements with a combination of remote work and on-site visits as required. The duration and specific project assignments will be determined on a project-by-project basis.