We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead project planning and scheduling activities on a large-scale data center construction project. The Planning Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the project programme is realistic, fully integrated, and effectively communicated, supporting informed decision-making by the project leadership team.

The Planning Manager manages and mentors one Planner and works closely with Construction, Engineering, Commercial, Procurement, and Commissioning teams to maintain schedule integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Development & Control

• Develop, maintain, and manage the integrated project master schedule

• Ensure alignment between construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning programmes

• Establish baseline schedules and manage progress updates and change impacts

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Collect, validate, and analyze progress data from all disciplines

• Identify schedule risks, delays, and opportunities for recovery

• Prepare schedule reports, dashboards, and narratives for project leadership and the client

Planning Leadership

• Manage and support the Planner, setting priorities and quality standards

• Ensure planning methodologies, coding structures, and reporting standards are consistently applied

Interface & Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, QAQC, HSE, and Commercial teams

• Support lookahead planning, sequencing workshops, and recovery planning

• Provide schedule input into project decision-making and risk management

Change & Risk Management

• Assess time impacts of variations, changes, and risk events

• Support claims, extensions of time (EOT), and delay analysis as required

• Maintain schedule-related risk registers and mitigation actions

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in project planning and scheduling

• Proven experience as a Planning Manager or Senior Planner on large construction projects

• Strong proficiency in planning software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project)

• Experience on data center, industrial, or mission-critical projects is an advantage

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to engage confidently with senior project stakeholders

• Fluent English required; Finnish skills are an advantage

What We Offer

• A key leadership role shaping programme delivery on a major data center project

• Direct influence on project decision-making and outcomes

• Close collaboration with experienced project, commercial, and construction teams

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Long-term opportunities within an international general contractor