Are you ready for a new beginning?
We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.
We’re here to better our world with biology.
- Develop and maintain an integrated project schedule encompassing all blocks, disciplines, and phases (Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Validation).
- Monitor project progress continuously against the baseline and update schedules with inputs from Project Managers, contractors, and vendors.
- Identify critical path activities and bottlenecks; promptly communicate these to respective Project Managers for immediate corrective actions.
- Conduct regular schedule review and coordination meetings with Project Managers, contractors, and vendors to ensure schedule alignment and address delays.
- Engage directly with vendors and suppliers to collect, review, and negotiate their schedules, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines and PM plans.
- Work closely with Procurement and Project Managers to expedite material deliveries from vendor manufacturing sites, ensuring timely supply to meet construction and commissioning schedules.
- Support Project Managers in developing and tracking schedule recovery and mitigation plans for delayed activities.
- Manage schedule baseline changes, ensuring proper documentation, approval, and communication to all stakeholders.
- Integrate commissioning, validation, and regulatory activities into the master schedule to ensure smooth project execution.
- Prepare and present detailed schedule reports, forecasts, and risk analyses for senior management.
- Collaborate with Cost Control teams to align schedule updates with budget forecasts and cash flow plans.
- Ensure consistency and integrity of schedule data using project management tools and enforce standard scheduling practices.
- Promote early risk identification and foster proactive schedule management culture within the project team.
Candidates Profile
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle – Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Validation
- Proven experience in developing and managing large, multi-disciplinary project schedules using tools like Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar
- Hands-on experience in critical path analysis, progress tracking, and delay impact assessment
- Familiarity with vendor scheduling, expediting, and material tracking
- Experience working closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Project Management teams
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with contractors, vendors, and senior stakeholders
- Knowledge of EPC/EPCM project structures and reporting requirements is desirable
Certification in project scheduling (e.g., PMI-SP) is an added advantage
Could our purpose be yours?
Then apply today!
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