CAPEX Project Planner / CAPEX Project Planneress

About the Role

Techfirm Industrie AG is seeking an experienced Project Planner to support large-scale capital expansion projects within an international biopharma environment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in planning, scheduling, and reporting project progress across global facilities, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update integrated project plans and schedules covering the entire project scope for optimal execution.
• Ensure schedule integration consistency across multiple disciplines, including contractors and EPCM teams.
• Prepare baseline schedules and documentation for project team approvals.
• Assess impacts on critical and near-critical paths; report findings and recommend mitigations to project leadership.
• Track schedule deviations and propose alternative corrective actions.
• Generate and present schedule progress reports, trend analyses, and schedule performance updates regularly.
• Maintain detailed records of scope changes and schedule variances affecting project timelines.
• Facilitate project scheduling and interactive planning meetings as necessary.
• Ensure resource loading is accurately accounted for in project schedules.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in planning and schedule control for large capital projects, preferably CHF 20 million and above; experience with projects up to CHF 200 million is a plus.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets, draw conclusions, and support decision-making.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively within team environments.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in German is preferred to facilitate team communication.
• Familiarity with project management software related to cost control and data analysis.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to a global expansion in a high-impact, cutting-edge biopharma setting.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities in capital project management.

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