Field Project Controls Planner

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Field Project Controls Planner, you will have the opportunity to work in a lead level position assigned to a full-time planning site role on a conventional generation project in Newnan, GA. The Plant Yates Units 8-10 Project is a 3 x 0 simple cycle combustion turbine facility on a brownfield site at existing Plant Yates in Newnan, Georgia. You will be responsible for independently applying advanced project controls techniques and analyses, handling commercial issues, and providing leadership and guidance to less experienced project control personnel. You will also have project team supervisory responsibilities, effectively lead a team of PJC professionals, and be able to positively influence internal and external clients to achieve successful results. Your role will involve achieving a high level of forecasting accuracy, addressing project issues to support a successful project outcome, and leading proposal efforts.

Requirements

Four-year Bachelor's degree with eight or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with ten years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or local equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management.

Responsibilities

Leads planning and schedule preparation on more complex projects including startup planning.
Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule control.
Expert in scheduling forensics as required by the business unit.
Recognizes critical issues and interfaces.
Confers with PM team on project execution matters.
Participates in key risk management discussions.
Participates in and may lead any potential claims issues.
Supervises subcontract administration when assigned.
Ensures compliance with tools/processes in Field Project Controls Manual as applicable.
Ensures startup planning is at the appropriate level of detail as applicable.