Construction Planner

Fluor • Greensboro, NC

22d • $67,000 - $125,000

About The Position

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
The Construction Planner provides field construction management services to include technical support, project estimation, change management documentation, scheduling input, overall construction execution, maintenance services, project turnover, and emergency coverage.

Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and two (2) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to six (6) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Nice To Haves

• Typically an accredited degree or global equivalent in engineering or business with two (2) years of plant Operations & Maintenance experience and/or other relevant work experience
• Good working knowledge and experience based understanding of industry specific programs and systems

Responsibilities

• Review conceptual documents, vendor information and design EI packages providing constructability during all phases of engineering.
• Get proper approval and document all work, including change orders, before beginning work.
• Establish deliverables at the beginning or each project, i.e., turnover packages, quality documents, schedules, cost meetings, and/or as-builts.
• Work with the client and contractors to develop accurate, professional schedules including task lists, durations, and sequencing information.
• Work with the client and contractor on project estimates. Make sure scope is clear and understood, and that estimates match the work and appear reasonable for the described work.
• Coordinate and schedule the timing for site orientation with Fluor Safety.
• Verify proper Chemical Clearance prior the bringing any chemicals on site.
• Generate complete, accurate and timely RFA (Request for Action) including clear and accurate scope, start and end dates and attachments.
• Develop overall project Sourcing plans and execution strategies.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings to describe scope in detail and answer questions.
• Organize and run Daily huddles and execution meetings.
• Monitor the work in the field for progress, performance, quality, safety, and any special requirements.
• Approve timesheets verifying that the work was performed that day, is being charged correctly.
• Approve invoices verifying work is being charged to correct WBS numbers and there is enough money in the budget to support the charges you are approving.
• Actively participate in cost and schedule meetings keeping client informed.
• Ensure that all plant permits are thoroughly understood by the contractor, and they are being used/issued properly.
• Work with client and contractors to develop downtime schedules and establish construction work areas.
• Ensure clients needs are met within our guidelines.
• Keep work areas clean, neat and organized.
• Coordinate the completion of construction activities for turnover. Prepare and track punch list and/or exception lists to ensure readiness for turnover.
• At the end of each project prepare and submit the turnover package.
• Maintain a good set of project files keeping your documentation neat and orderly.
• Make sure contractors understand and follow site standards and policies including security and auditing procedures.
• Always promote the importance of safety. Review and sign STA’s to ensure they comply with site safety rules. Participate in site safety audits.

Benefits

• Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level