Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Project Planner to join our project team in Rabat. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring effective planning, progress tracking, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project , proven experience in infrastructure project planning , and preferably exposure to railway projects and ONCF standards/processes .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project .
• Establish project baselines, milestones, critical paths, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Monitor project progress and performance against approved plans and timelines.
• Analyze schedule variances, identify risks and delays, and propose mitigation and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure accurate schedule integration.
• Prepare periodic planning reports, dashboards, KPIs, and progress updates for management and clients.
• Support project forecasting, resource planning, and schedule optimization activities.
• Participate in project reviews, planning meetings, and risk assessment sessions.
• Ensure compliance with project planning standards, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain schedule integrity and support project controls functions throughout the project lifecycle.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling for infrastructure projects (transportation, rail, roads, utilities, civil works, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project .
• Solid understanding of project planning principles, critical path analysis, and project controls.
• Experience in schedule development, progress measurement, and performance reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in railway infrastructure projects .
• Knowledge of ONCF processes, standards, and project execution practices .
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and advanced project control methodologies.
• Experience working on large, complex, or multi-stakeholder infrastructure programs.

Key Competencies

• Planning & Scheduling
• Risk Analysis & Mitigation
• Project Controls
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication & Reporting