Planner

Suffolk Construction•San Francisco, CA

18d

About The Position

The Planner supports vertical construction projects by developing, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting construction schedules using Oracle Primavera P6. The role provides technical and analytical input to support project re-planning and workflow sequencing so projects can finish within their prescribed timeframes. The Planner will learn to combine 3D BIM models with CPM schedules to create visual schedules, integrate lean pull-planning methods with CPM schedules, and use linear schedules and takt-time analytics to improve production management and process flows. The position involves regional project-site support and work in both office and job-site settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an applicable discipline.
Experience preparing CPM schedules for vertical construction projects.
Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software.
Ability to manage multiple project schedules in the region.
Ability to travel to regional project sites and assist project teams weekly.
Willingness to obtain AACE PSP certification within six months of hire.
Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new software applications.
Ability to analyze and synthesize information concisely and recommend strategies to resolve project issues.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication techniques to different individuals.
Positive customer-service orientation with internal and external clients.
Strong interpersonal skills and a consistent commitment and ability to work with diverse work groups and individuals.
Must demonstrate Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Responsibilities

Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with planning and developing construction schedules.
Work with Project Executives to prepare proposal and preconstruction schedules.
Use historical production data to develop activity durations and validate construction progress.
Monitor and analyze detailed construction schedules ranging from 2,500 to 5,000 activities.
Update, analyze, and report schedule status weekly at each project site.
Reconcile discrepancies between actual and planned progress and facilitate action plans with project teams.
Help develop visual schedules as needed.
Provide linear schedules as needed to view production sequences.
Analyze repetitive workflows to ensure realistic, achievable cycle times.
Prepare concise monthly schedule narratives.
Provide monthly metrics and Key Performance Indicators for executive reports.
Apply Suffolk’s Standards of Practice to ensure quality and excellence.
Provide technical and analytical input for project re-planning and workflow sequencing.