The Port of Barcelona’s Muelle Sur Container Terminal is 100% owned by APM Terminals and has an annual throughput capacity of 1,560,000 TEU. APM Terminals is committed to major investments in further upgrading terminal infrastructure and container handling equipment over the coming years to enable the terminal to handle the largest container ships in service.
APM Terminals Project Execution has, in agreement with APM Terminals Barcelona, recently commenced the ramp-up of the corresponding, multi-year project with the main focus on the civil & electrical engineering deliverables (quay wall, land side rail beam and furniture upgrades). The main challenge of this project resides in the need to undertake simultaneous operations i.e. multi-shift, marine and land construction works in between and around 24/7 operational berths, within a very busy port area (incl. cruise terminals proximity).
The Project Planner is a key project role, taking a unique cross-project view that coordinates and ensures the quality of information flows throughout the project, accurately monitors the health of the schedule, and provides structured systems to support informed decision-making and successful delivery to time and quality. The objective of this position is therefore to ensure that the necessary planning and scheduling systems and measures are continuously developed, managed and operated as the project is being executed.
Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
General
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Develop and progress the master integrated project schedule, in compliance with APM Terminals standards.
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Set-up and maintain the master baseline schedule, incorporating baseline schedules from engineering consultants, construction contractors and suppliers, in compliance with APM Terminals standards.
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Identify critical interfaces and dependencies in the master project plan, and keep the relevant stakeholders informed about upcoming milestone deadlines.
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Undertake delays analysis and work with subject matter experts to develop mitigations, schedule optimization and alternative delivery strategies.
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Lead project scheduling workshops, internally and externally.
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Liaise with the project team and planners of engineering consultants, construction contractors and suppliers to obtain insights into potential delays, validate data integrity and support schedule improvement initiatives.
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Monitor procurement delivery schedules and status reporting.
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Support the implementation of visual management tools to communicate the status of key activities, critical path, interfaces, milestones and deliverables, S-Curves in a timely manner.
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Support the change and risk management processes by providing optimized time impact analysis, schedule updates and corresponding risk assessments.
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Develop high-level “what-if” scenario planning in support of project decision-making, as required.
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Collect info and compile reporting materials for internal and external stakeholders.
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Support the Project Controls lead in active risk management, including undertaking Schedule Risk Analysis as well as preparing a time-phased Value of Work Done (VOWD).
Controls & governance
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Implement and uphold APM Terminal’s PBS/WBS, scheduling, EVM and reporting standards.
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Implement best in class planning practices, in line with APM Terminals’ standards, across the whole project and ensure they are consistently supported or deployed by all concerned parties.
Communications
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Ensure clear communication is maintained within the project and terminal teams in relation to planning and schedule.
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Meet regularly with (the planners of) engineering consultants, construction contractors and suppliers to maintain full alignment.
Interfaces
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Works closely with and reports to the Project Controls Lead to ensure seamless alignment of the project master schedule with the wider project controls disciplines (cost, risk, change, scope, assumptions, reporting).
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Coordinate continuously with the terminal team, Head Office and external stakeholders to ensure that:
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dependencies from elements outside the project team’s responsibilities (e.g. operations, commercial, legal, HR, commercial, etc.) affecting asset delivery are well understood, and
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all concerned parties understand the impact of schedule changes on asset delivery.
CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
Qualifications
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Academic degree in an engineering or project management-based discipline (required).
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Project management qualification/certification such as PMP, PMQ (preferred).
Experience
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Minimum 10 years relevant experience on large construction or other integrated projects incl. exposure to management of cost, risk, change, etc. (required).
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a project planning role (required).
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Scheduling/planning in simultaneous operations environments (preferred).
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Broad knowledge of FIDIC Contracting Framework (required).
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Contractor management experience (preferred).
Skills
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Fully aligned with and living the Maersk values: Humbleness, Uprightness, Constant Care, Our Employees and Our Name.
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Organizational and situational agility - able to work in a changing environment.
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Strong personality – able to work with and comfortable in challenging and being challenged by all personnel at all levels within organizations.
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Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with multiple personality types.
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Technically minded – able to comprehend technical approaches and concepts, and to articulate these to a wider audience.
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English language fluency (required) and Spanish language knowledge (required).
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Strong planning skills and high analytical capability.
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Hands-on and disciplined, with attention to detail.
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Strong communicator, verbally and visually.
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Able to build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
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English language fluency and minimum conversational Spanish is required.
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Results oriented, resourceful and perseverant.
Systems Knowledge
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Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software experience (required).
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Microsoft Office (365) and SharePoint (required).
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Experience with Electronic Data Management/Document Control systems (preferred).
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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What We Do
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With 75 terminals in our global network and more than 22,000 industry professionals, we are focused on delivering everyday excellence and solutions for and to our customers, including:
- Reliable, safe and efficient operations with a continuous improvement focus.
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consistent service levels and delivery.
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quickly and easily.
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