## Title: Senior Project Planner

Blakskill Limited is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Senior Project Planner in Lagos, Nigeria.

Develop detailed baseline schedules for civil construction projects from inception to completion
Create master schedules, lookahead schedules, and short-term work plans
Define Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) with clear task hierarchies
Establish logical sequences and dependencies between activities
Input durations, resource requirements, and constraints for all activities
Integrate schedules across multiple disciplines (earthworks, structures, utilities, paving, etc.)
Analyze float/slack time and assess schedule impacts
Perform "what-if" scenario analysis for alternative construction sequences
Conduct schedule coordination meetings with construction teams
Participate in project review and design meetings
Support tender planning and bid preparation activities
Coordinate planning activities across contractors, subcontractors, and project management teams
Align site activities with design deliverables and procurement schedules
Plan for seasonal constraints, weather impacts, and site access limitations
Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment
Develop resource-loaded schedules (labor, equipment, materials) and plan equipment allocation across project phases
Track Schedule Performance Indicators (SPI), monitor milestone achievements, and capture delays, disruptions, and changes in real-time
Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and construction managers

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Professional certification in project planning/scheduling (e.g., Primavera P6, CPM, or equivalent) — essential
10–15 years of experience in construction and/or Oil & Gas projects
Deep understanding of civil construction methods and sequences, including earthworks, grading, and asphalt works

Senior Project Planner at Blakskill Limited

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