Project Planner

X-Force Engineering Limited is an engineering and infrastructure solutions company delivering high-quality engineering services across Nigeria and beyond. The company combines technical expertise, innovation, and strong project management to provide reliable engineering solutions.

The company offers services in design, construction, installation, project management, consultancy, and maintenance across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines. This integrated approach enables X-Force Engineering to manage projects from concept to completion while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Planner

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Project Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules and programs across all construction projects.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and experienced in the construction environment.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, and clients, the role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit regular progress reports, schedule updates, and earned value analyses.
• Monitor and track project progress against approved schedules and report deviations promptly.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and site teams to ensure schedule alignment.
• Maintain resource-loaded schedules and support resource planning and allocation.
• Review subcontractor programmes and integrate them into the master project schedule.
• Attend project meetings and provide planning input and schedule status updates.
• Ensure all planning documentation is properly filed and version-controlled.
• Assist in the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims and delay analysis documentation.
• Prepare and maintain baseline programmes, progress schedules, and look-ahead plans.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks, delays, and mitigation measures.
• Develop detailed project schedules, programmes, and work breakdown structures (WBS) for all assigned projects.
• Support tender/bid teams in preparing project schedules and phasing plans for new proposals.

Requirements

• Experience in delay analysis and preparation of EOT claims — an advantage.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g. COREN, NIOB, PMP, or equivalent) — MANDATORY.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project lifecycles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project planning within the construction industry.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in planning software — Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project — MANDATORY.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Experience with high-rise structures and infrastructure projects — Added Advantage.

Key COMPeETENCIES:

• Project Scheduling & Programme Management
• Technical Report Writing
• Cross-functional Team Collaboration
• Risk & Delay Analysis
• Critical Path Analysis
• Resource Planning & Allocation
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Construction Sequencing & Methodology

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as subject of email.