Construction Planner

Construction Planner
Viseu
Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal

Job Title: CSA Planner – Hyperscale Data Centre Project (Portugal)

Location: Portugal

Discipline: Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA)

Experience Level: 5+ Years

Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical

Employer: General Contractor

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced

CSA Planner

to join our team as part of a

General Contractor

delivering a large‑scale

hyperscale data centre project in Portugal. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing detailed construction schedules for all

Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA)

elements, ensuring alignment with overall project delivery targets and milestones.

You will play a central role in integrating the CSA programme with MEP, commissioning, and client‑side schedules, ensuring timely and efficient execution across all phases of construction within a mission‑critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain detailed

CSA construction schedules

using

Primavera P6

(or equivalent).

Integrate the CSA programme with

MEP, commissioning, and overall project schedules.

Monitor progress on‑site, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines.

Support preparation of

weekly and monthly progress reports, including schedule updates, look‑aheads, and performance analysis.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and subcontractors to ensure accurate planning data and dependencies.

Evaluate construction methodologies and sequencing to optimise efficiency and mitigate schedule risk.

Participate in

risk and change management

reviews, assessing the impact of variations or delays.

Support the project controls and reporting functions in line with company and client procedures.

Contribute to the development of planning best practices within the organisation and the project team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience

in project planning and scheduling, with at least

3 years in data centres or mission‑critical environments.

Proven experience working for a

General Contractor

on

large‑scale construction projects

(hyperscale data centre experience preferred).

Strong proficiency in

Primavera P6

(mandatory);



MS Project experience is a plus.

Solid understanding of

CSA construction techniques, sequencing, and interfaces

with MEP systems.

Experience managing

integrated programmes

across design, procurement, and construction phases.

Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills.

Fluent in

English

(written and spoken)

Right to work in the

EU

or eligibility for

work authorization in Portugal.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on one of Europe’s

largest hyperscale data centre projects.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Dynamic, multicultural project team environment.

Long‑term career development opportunities with a leading

General Contractor

in the mission‑critical sector.

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