Project Planner (Infrastructure Projects)

Company Description

Who are we? 
At Scalian, we are a leading multinational engineering consulting firm with 5,500 specialists and over 30 years of experience. We are specialized in Digital Systems (IT & Software and Systems Engineering) and Industrial Performance (Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Project Management). 

Our expertise serves various technological sectors such as the aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries while providing distinctive support to their development and operations. 

Job Description

Location: Rabat, Morocco

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Planner to join our project team in Rabat. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring effective planning, progress tracking, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, proven experience in infrastructure project planning, and preferably exposure to railway projects and ONCF standards/processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Establish project baselines, milestones, critical paths, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Monitor project progress and performance against approved plans and timelines.
• Analyze schedule variances, identify risks and delays, and propose mitigation and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure accurate schedule integration.
• Prepare periodic planning reports, dashboards, KPIs, and progress updates for management and clients.
• Support project forecasting, resource planning, and schedule optimization activities.
• Participate in project reviews, planning meetings, and risk assessment sessions.
• Ensure compliance with project planning standards, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain schedule integrity and support project controls functions throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling for infrastructure projects (transportation, rail, roads, utilities, civil works, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Solid understanding of project planning principles, critical path analysis, and project controls.
• Experience in schedule development, progress measurement, and performance reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in railway infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ONCF processes, standards, and project execution practices.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and advanced project control methodologies.
• Experience working on large, complex, or multi-stakeholder infrastructure programs.

Key Competencies

• Planning & Scheduling
• Risk Analysis & Mitigation
• Project Controls
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication & Reporting

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic infrastructure projects and work within a dynamic project environment focused on delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

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