Senior Construction Planner (Pharmaceutical, Denmark)

Job summary

Seeking experienced Senior and Intermediate Construction Planners/Schedulers for a major pharmaceutical construction project. This role involves managing detailed project schedules throughout the construction lifecycle in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of experience in project scheduling for complex projects
• Experience across the full lifecycle: design, construction, and commissioning
• Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field preferred
• Strong understanding of construction processes and methodologies
• Familiarity with Last Planner methodology is advantageous
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven project coordination and stakeholder engagement abilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed construction schedules
• Maintain and enhance project control tools
• Perform Critical Path analysis and optimize schedules
• Lead Interactive Planning Workshops
• Engage with project teams from early phases
• Provide performance updates, identify variances, and suggest corrective actions
• Define, track, and report on key project milestones
• Liaise with project management for regular schedule reporting
• Establish project resource requirements
• Develop tools to meet project completion targets
• Contribute to Constructability Reviews
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Align project objectives with client expectations and timelines
• Ensure execution aligns with established Quality Management Systems

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proactive mindset focused on delivering results