Electrical Project Planner in Livingston

aizoOn, an independent technology innovation consulting company operating globally, is looking for a Project Planner - Renewable Power Plants. The successful candidate will join aizoOn’s Energy Division and work as a consultant within the technical office of a major international player in the renewables sector. They will report to the Head of PMO and a Senior Planning Manager. The projects involved include renewable energy plants — primarily solar PV, but also wind farms and electrical substations. The role covers both the pre-construction phase (tendering, permitting, surveys, FID, etc.) and the project execution phase.

Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing advanced professional work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Managing planning studies and developing Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 schedules to be regularly updated, both during pre-construction and construction, using the most appropriate planning methodology for each phase and according to Client requirements;
• Ensuring issuance of the project schedule during both the bidding and construction phases, with the most appropriate planning methodology;
• Preparing the overall project master schedule, integrating Contractors’ schedules, various disciplines, and Client activities to meet requirements and correctly monitor interfaces;
• Setting and monitoring performance baselines;
• Analyzing and monitoring the critical path throughout all project phases;
• Establishing and defining project control procedures and identifying the resources required to operate them;
• Performing progress measurement using Earned Value Management methodology, including performance analysis with standard KPIs;
• Preparing S-curves and manpower histograms;
• Developing recovery action plans in case of delays;
• Supporting and reviewing contractual planning documentation during supplier negotiation phases;
• Reviewing contractors’ planning documentation during construction (periodic reports, S-curves, manpower histograms, contractual schedules, baseline schedules, periodic updates, critical path);
• Monitoring contractors’ progress rates to ensure alignment with the project plan;
• Assisting with claim analysis, if required;
• Performing site inspections to gather data needed to verify construction compliance with approved plans;
• Reviewing and processing schedule changes;
• Preparing periodic reports and summaries for project management progress meetings;
• Providing professional scheduling support to Junior Schedulers, if required;
• Planning and conducting meetings with the project team and external Contractors/Suppliers to facilitate updates, control, and forecasting;
• Participating in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as required by the Project Manager;
• Supporting all project functions (e.g., cost control) with planning and progress data when required;
• Supporting the preparation of internal procedures and schedule templates for the various project phases.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of experience as a planner, with at least 5+ years in the renewable energy sector
• Experience with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Planisware
• Project management skills
• Fluent English; Spanish is considered a plus

The job search refers to candidates of both genders.