Planning Specialist

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a professional to support project management and control, ensuring comprehensive portfolio tracking and effective communication with stakeholders. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity to impact investment and strategy projects 2. Collaboration with technical and leadership teams 3. Key link between field information and strategic decisions At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places, generating transformative impact for our people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our consulting business, we leverage our unique combination of cutting-edge practical experience and project management consulting to unlock potential in every project. The Project: Monitor the status of all ongoing projects with a holistic view of the portfolio. Support the preparation of periodic reports and progress presentations, consolidating information on schedules, milestones, and KPIs. Track the status of bank guarantees and other contractual commitments, and respond to client requests. Serve as the liaison between technical field information (inspectors) and strategic decision-making levels, ensuring reports timely reflect risks, alerts, and mitigation proposals. Our values shape how we consult and define the people we want to join our journey. These are: * Safety First + Return home safe and well * Client Focus + Deliver on our promise * Integrity + Always do the right thing * Create Opportunity + So our people can excel You will be responsible for: * Develop detailed plans fully considering logistical, site-specific, and project constraints. * Collaborate with the project team, contributing to the weekly progress report and ensuring understanding of functional obligations stipulated in the contract. * Review and record productivity to measure project progress. * Communicate effectively with the client, project team, and key stakeholders. * Integrate sustainable design criteria and procurement processes into integrated programs. * Ensure health and safety through proper integration of programs. * Establish and monitor the work plan and project timelines. * Perform necessary tasks to meet project or assignment requirements. * Coordinate team activities to ensure efficient project execution. You will need: * Professional with at least 5 years of experience. * Degree in Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields. Experience in project planning and control, having participated in at least 16 investment projects (* S/ 10MM each), including a minimum of 3 projects exceeding S/ 30MM, under Tax-for-Works or public infrastructure modalities. * Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent will be valued. * Civil construction schedule: Monday to Saturday. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not meet all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another within our organization. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options, where appropriate for the role. #LI-On-site