SENIOR PROJECT PLANNER / CONTROLLER

Om jobbet

The Senior Project Planner / Controller within AFNORD's Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for establishing, managing, and integrating all aspects of project planning, scheduling, and cost control.

This dual-function role ensures that project performance is measured accurately across time, cost, and scope - providing the PMO and senior management with clear visibility of progress, risks, and forecasts.

Operating in a governance and oversight capacity, the Senior Project Planner / Controller supports decision-making, ensures alignment with AFNORD's PMO standards, and drives predictability and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain integrated project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.

Establish baseline schedules, conduct critical path analysis (CPA), and identify schedule risks and opportunities.

Review and validate EPC contractor schedules, ensuring compliance with PMO standards, milestones, and contractual requirements.

Perform progress measurement, earned value analysis (EVA), and forecasting to monitor performance against plan.

Facilitate schedule review meetings and provide recovery or acceleration recommendations where deviations occur.

Integrate schedule data with cost and risk systems to support comprehensive project control.

Conduct what-if scenarios and impact assessments to evaluate schedule changes or scope modifications.

Cost Control & Reporting

Develop and maintain project cost control structures (CBS) and link them with the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

Monitor commitments, expenditures, accruals, and forecasts, ensuring cost visibility across all project phases.

Prepare and present monthly cost and schedule performance reports, highlighting variances, trends, and corrective actions.

Support change management by assessing time and cost impacts of proposed variations.

Collaborate with procurement, finance, and contracts teams to validate payment milestones, forecasts, and budget adjustments.

Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts and ensure timely reporting of project financials.

Provide cost-schedule integration (CTC) for reliable progress reporting and performance evaluation.

PMO Governance & Integration

Ensure all planning and cost control activities adhere to AFNORD PMO procedures, templates, and performance frameworks.

Contribute to risk and change management reviews, providing time-cost analysis for decision-making.

Support portfolio-level reporting by consolidating project data into PMO dashboards and management summaries.

Mentor junior planners and controllers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement within the PMO.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or a related discipline.

Minimum 8-12 years of experience in project planning and cost control within EPC, industrial, or infrastructure projects, preferably in a client-side or PMO environment.

Proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory) and solid working knowledge of MS Project and Excel-based analytical tools.

Strong understanding of earned value management (EVM) and project performance measurement methodologies.

Experience in integrating schedule, cost, and progress reporting systems.

Familiarity with contract and change management processes, including assessment of commercial impacts.

Excellent analytical, coordination, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Fluency in English; Swedish proficiency is an advantage.

Desirable Attributes

Experience in data center, renewable energy, or industrial EPC projects.

Knowledge of Power BI, EcoSys, or similar BI/reporting tools for dashboard visualization.

Understanding of risk-based forecasting and scenario modeling.

Certifications such as PMI-SP, PMP, AACE PSP, or CCP are highly desirable.

Strong ability to interpret data, challenge assumptions, and present clear recommendations to management.

Key Interfaces

Project Managers and PMO Leadership

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Teams

Contracts, Finance, and Risk Management Departments

EPC Contractors, Subconsultants, and Client Representatives

Performance Indicators

Accuracy and reliability of schedule and cost forecasts

Compliance with AFNORD PMO project controls procedures and governance standards

Timeliness and quality of performance reports and variance analysis

Effectiveness in integrating schedule, cost, and change management data

Contribution to project predictability, budget adherence, and strategic decision support