SENIOR PROJECT PLANNER / CONTROLLER

The Senior Project Planner / Controller within AFNORD’s Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for establishing, managing, and integrating all aspects of project planning, scheduling, and cost control. This dual-function role ensures that project performance is measured accurately across time, cost, and scope — providing the PMO and senior management with clear visibility of progress, risks, and forecasts. Operating in a governance and oversight capacity, the Senior Project Planner / Controller supports decision-making, ensures alignment with AFNORD’s PMO standards, and drives predictability and accountability throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Planning & Scheduling • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases. • Establish baseline schedules, conduct critical path analysis (CPA), and identify schedule risks and opportunities. • Review and validate EPC contractor schedules, ensuring compliance with PMO standards, milestones, and contractual requirements. • Perform progress measurement, earned value analysis (EVA), and forecasting to monitor performance against plan. • Facilitate schedule review meetings and provide recovery or acceleration recommendations where deviations occur. • Integrate schedule data with cost and risk systems to support comprehensive project control. • Conduct what-if scenarios and impact assessments to evaluate schedule changes or scope modifications. Cost Control & Reporting • Develop and maintain project cost control structures (CBS) and link them with the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). • Monitor commitments, expenditures, accruals, and forecasts, ensuring cost visibility across all project phases. • Prepare and present monthly cost and schedule performance reports, highlighting variances, trends, and corrective actions. • Support change management by assessing time and cost impacts of proposed variations. • Collaborate with procurement, finance, and contracts teams to validate payment milestones, forecasts, and budget adjustments. • Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts and ensure timely reporting of project financials. • Provide cost–schedule integration (CTC) for reliable progress reporting and performance evaluation. PMO Governance & Integration • Ensure all planning and cost control activities adhere to AFNORD PMO procedures, templates, and performance frameworks. • Contribute to risk and change management reviews, providing time–cost analysis for decision-making. • Support portfolio-level reporting by consolidating project data into PMO dashboards and management summaries. • Mentor junior planners and controllers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement within the PMO. Required Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or a related discipline. • Minimum 8–12 years of experience in project planning and cost control within EPC, industrial, or infrastructure projects, preferably in a client-side or PMO environment. • Proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory) and solid working knowledge of MS Project and Excel-based analytical tools. • Strong understanding of earned value management (EVM) and project performance measurement methodologies. • Experience in integrating schedule, cost, and progress reporting systems. • Familiarity with contract and change management processes, including assessment of commercial impacts. • Excellent analytical, coordination, and communication skills with strong attention to detail. • Fluency in English; Swedish proficiency is an advantage. Desirable Attributes • Experience in data center, renewable energy, or industrial EPC projects. • Knowledge of Power BI, EcoSys, or similar BI/reporting tools for dashboard visualization. • Understanding of risk-based forecasting and scenario modeling. • Certifications such as PMI-SP, PMP, AACE PSP, or CCP are highly desirable. • Strong ability to interpret data, challenge assumptions, and present clear recommendations to management. Key Interfaces • Project Managers and PMO Leadership • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Teams • Contracts, Finance, and Risk Management Departments • EPC Contractors, Subconsultants, and Client Representatives Performance Indicators • Accuracy and reliability of schedule and cost forecasts • Compliance with AFNORD PMO project controls procedures and governance standards • Timeliness and quality of performance reports and variance analysis • Effectiveness in integrating schedule, cost, and change management data • Contribution to project predictability, budget adherence, and strategic decision support