Planner, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Job Description

Planner in the Zurich area, Switzerland

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. DPR Construction Europe operates in Germany and Switzerland, focusing on advanced tech and life science projects. This role is based in the Zurich area.

• Coach project teams on planning and scheduling best practices to build internal capability
• Lead collaborative planning sessions with DPR, trade partners, designers, and stakeholders to align sequencing, manpower, durations, and milestones
• Create the contract (baseline) schedule and manage ongoing updates, incorporating subcontractor input as needed
• Support planning across all phases—preconstruction, design, bid/buy-out, long-lead procurement, construction execution, and startup/testing/commissioning
• Provide schedule risk input, flag potential impacts early, and support mitigation, recovery planning, and delay analysis with the project team and owner
• Deliver clear schedule outputs (variance reports, narratives, and visual graphics) and maintain alignment with detailed tracking tools (Smartsheet and 4D/BIM integration a plus)
• Identification, measurement & reporting of Key Production & Resource Outputs

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent field experience
• Field
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Planner, preferably on DPR Core Market projects
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Oracle Primavera P6 experience; strong understanding of CPM scheduling (LBMS/Takt and Oracle Primavera Cloud knowledge a plus)
• Language:
  Fluency in German and English
• Workstyle:
  Strong work ethic and proactive “can-do” attitude; effective problem-solving skills; flexible, detail-oriented team player able to manage multiple priorities, work with diverse work styles, deliver quality work, and meet deadlines

• Thrive in a dynamic, international environment with a flat hierarchy that fosters personal and professional growth
• Permanent contract with a competitive salary package
• 30 days of paid vacation per calendar year
• Contributory support towards gym membership, transportation costs, and health insurance
• Yearly development budget of up to 4000 CHF after the first year
• Dedicated support for well-being through our employee assistance program

At DPR, we value a culture of continuous improvement and seek individuals who are passionate about contributing to our success. If you’re looking for a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply through our system, sending your CV in English.

Interested? Let’s build great things together!