Construction Planning and Coordination Manager (OPC) (F/H)

About this opportunity

As a Construction Planning and Coordination Manager, you will play a critical role in the successful delivery of real estate construction projects. Drawing on your expertise in “Ordonnancement, Pilotage et Coordination” (OPC), you will be responsible for scheduling, steering and coordinating project activities to ensure seamless integration of all stakeholders, adherence to timelines and alignment with client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Positively engaging with customers and developing, growing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, ensuring all phases of construction are planned effectively and aligned with contractual milestones.
• Coordinating between stakeholders to facilitate smooth workflow and resolve any scheduling conflicts.
• Monitoring project progress on-site, identifying potential delays or risks and implementing mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.
• Preparing and updating progress reports, timelines and critical path analyses for internal teams and clients, ensuring transparency and clarity.
• Ensuring compliance with French construction regulations, health and safety standards and Gleeds’ internal quality processes.
• Acting as the key point of contact for scheduling and coordination matters, fostering strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Contributing to project reviews and lessons‑learned sessions to improve future project delivery.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects – in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

Benefits

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an OPC professional in the French construction industry, with a strong track record of managing complex projects.
• In‑depth knowledge of French construction practices, regulations and standards.
• Experience in hospitality projects is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Excellent problem‑solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and familiarity with digital project‑management tools.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Professional level of English and French.
• Eligible to work in France.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.