Construction Planner

The Construction Planner is an integral part of the LATAM Project organization that will work conjointly with logistics (Production units, Supply chain and Transport areas), forecast and construction teams for the coordination, evaluation, planning, tracking, controlling, and reporting of Project Schedules for all capital projects performed in the Region.

The position requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited reaction time exists. It is expected the candidate to be target/detailed oriented, with effective communication skills and open to changes and used to work in a time-sensitive situation.

The main functions of the Construction Planner are to build, optimize and update the execution of the projects in all phases in line with the contractual and the financial objectives. The Planner is accountable of the result of the planning and should engage all actions to make it happen. Moreover, the Planner is accountable of the accuracy of the information in order to analyze the project portfolio of the Region.

Responsibilities:

• Build, optimize and update the projects plans during the Sales phase and Project execution.
• Support Project Managers and Lead Planners in all scheduling related issues both internally and externally with the Customers.
• Periodical update, follow up, analysis and submittal of the projects assigned and their respective Project Portfolio of the Region.
• Obtain data on Projects progress, logistic and manpower from Project Managers, Contractors or other project personnel.
• Integrate, optimize, update and deal with Contractors project plans (mainly with EPC Contract) in order to accomplish with Contractual/Baselines schedules.
• Critical path analysis, giving support to Project Managers in taking actions to improve and optimize Construction project plans.
• Give a Portfolio visibility to management. Support to the preparation of the Project Steering Committee.
• Assist the Contract manager with contract clauses and claims submittals.
• Visit the Construction Sites, improving project control.
• In collaboration with Finance align and update the timing of cash and revenue recognition.
• Write and present formal and technical reports or working papers to internal and external Customers.

Qualifications:

• Master/Bachelor degree on Civil, Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering and Construction related degrees.
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated industry/construction applicable experience in Project planning and control discipline, knowledge of Construction and Supply process improvement and strong analytical skills.
• Experience on Construction EPC projects is welcomed

Location: Ciudad de México

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DEIB Statement
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
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