Execution Planning Manager

Zachry Group • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Execution Planning Manager leads the development of project execution plans during proposal periods and, after project award, enhances those plans and aligns them with the project schedule throughout the project lifecycle. The role uses Zachry’s Project Execution Planning Process (ZPEPP®) to support effective project planning and execution, including implementation of the Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) process. The manager supervises Execution Planning Coordinators and develops their skills and careers. At some point, the manager is expected to follow an assigned project to the field in a leadership role, such as General Field Superintendent or AWP Manager.

The position is based from an on-site office at construction sites and industrial facilities. Work may take place in offices, warehouses, trailers, or other buildings on construction sites. Site conditions may include moderate to high noise, equipment and vehicles, materials, communication equipment and tools, people, and audible alarms. The role requires mobility on the ground and at heights, and use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate in person and through telephone, email, video chat, and software systems.
• Ability to work at construction sites and industrial facilities, including mobility on the ground and at heights and use of personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills of supervised Execution Planning Coordinators and assist with their career development.
• Collaborate with proposed project and corporate leadership during the proposal period to develop the project execution strategy.
• Lead development and compilation of project execution plan components from corporate support groups, including safety and quality, and operational groups, including engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Initiate and assist in developing a project timeline during the proposal period to serve as the basis for the engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up (EPCS) schedule.
• Implement the AWP process for creating the Work Breakdown Structure.
• Organize and present the proposal execution plan to the project team before proposal submission.
• Monitor and lead development of project constructability and best-practice strategies, drawing on lessons learned through site audits and communication workshops.
• After project award, lead enhancement of the execution plan and align it with the project schedule throughout the project lifecycle.
• At some point, follow an assigned project to the field in a leadership capacity, such as General Field Superintendent or AWP Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED