Project Planner – Construction (Lagos)

About the role

The company is looking for a Project Planner to support its mechanical and electrical (MEP) construction projects across West Africa. You will be responsible for defining project scope, building detailed schedules, and estimating resources and costs to ensure timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and track project work breakdown structures (POW) and schedules.
• Maintain a risk register and a comprehensive procurement plan aligned with the schedule.
• Prepare material and equipment delivery plans in line with project timelines.
• Document and follow up on action items from periodic project meetings.
• Support the execution team by ensuring actual progress matches the planned schedule.
• Provide regular performance and progress reports to the client.
• Analyse schedule changes, assess delay impacts, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to PMO workflow improvements and maintain program trackers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quantity surveying, or a related field.
• 1‑2 years of proven experience in project planning for construction projects.
• Professional certifications related to project planning are a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Project.
• Experience using Primavera or other scheduling software.
• Good knowledge of MEP work processes and sequencing.

What we offer

• Monthly gross salary of N400,000.
• Contract‑based employment with opportunities to work on large‑scale regional projects.