Senior Planner

PM Group•Conshohocken, PA

40d

About The Position

The Senior Planner position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group’s quickly growing Philadelphia area team out of Conshohocken, PA. Together we are sharing knowledge, learning, growing, and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group’s ongoing expansion in the US. Our office is executing cutting-edge projects for Pharmaceutical, Biologics and Cell & Gene Therapy, manufacturing facilities – from feasibility through to qualification – for both local and international clients. Together with our clients and partners, we will deliver projects that improve the everyday lives of people across the globe. This is a senior-level role, and we are seeking a Senior Planner who is comfortable engaging with clients and adept at the technical responsibilities of the position. In this role, you will work closely with the project team to develop schedule data for active projects, proposals, and other business needs. You will produce both high-level and detailed schedules, establish work sequences, and identify constraints or potential risks. You will also assist with creating recovery plans and recommending opportunities to improve overall schedule performance. Your work will be essential in keeping projects aligned, on track, and delivered on time. In addition, this role includes mentoring and supporting the development of less experienced Planner/Scheduling team members. Project sizes will vary and will primarily involve life science industry projects, including both existing facility improvements and new construction. PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, biotech, medical technology and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organizations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centered on our people, our clients and trade partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) with 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of directly applicable professional experience
At least 3–5 years of home office scheduling or planning experience supporting largescale EPC projects
A minimum of 10 years of experience within a design firm environment, ideally focused on Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, or Cell & Gene Therapy projects
Hands-on experience developing, tracking, and analyzing project schedules, including schedule control and reporting for EPC efforts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Broad understanding of engineering and construction management principles gained through specialized training or practical field experience
Ability to interpret technical processes, engineering drawings, quantity takeoffs, and associated financial documentation
Proficiency in common PC operating systems and scheduling software, including Primavera; familiarity with additional discipline-specific tools such as Microsoft Office
Solid understanding of all project phases, from design through construction, commissioning, and qualification
Knowledge and practical application of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
Advanced capability with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

Develop scheduling content for proposals and active projects
Build and maintain project schedules across assigned initiative
Create schedule structures, including the WBS, activity durations, and logical sequencing
Tracks schedule progress, highlights critical activities, and performs routine updates across disciplines
Support the preparation and upkeep of critical path reports and schedule performance indicators
Conduct schedule reviews and analyzes problem areas to determine critical drivers
Review, evaluate, and verify subcontractor schedules
Contribute to the development of schedule recovery strategies
Address a wide range of challenges requiring analysis of multiple factors
Apply sound judgment in selecting appropriate methods and approaches to resolve issues
Engage and collaborate with internal and external professionals within their area of expertise
Special projects as assigned