Project Planner

X-Force Engineering Limited

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.
• 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.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and experienced in the construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Key COMPeETENCIES:

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

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

Note

• Application Closing Date is Not Specified.
• Application Submission Instructions have been omitted here; please use the provided contact to submit your CV with the Job Title as the email subject.

About the Company

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.

Industry

Engineering / Construction