Planning & Control Manager

DOC•Naples, FL

About The Position

DOC (Daniel O’Connell’s Sons), a construction management and general contracting firm serving public and private clients across the Northeast and Florida, is seeking a full-time Planning & Control Manager. The role oversees scheduling requirements across multiple construction projects, interfaces regularly with project management, clients, and contractor personnel, and leads the development of junior- to mid-level scheduling staff. The position also supports strategies to strengthen a Lean culture in alignment with company goals and priorities. The Planning & Control Manager is part of the Scheduling Department, reports to the President, and works with departments across the company. The role includes managing project planning and scheduling, maintaining CPM schedules and the P6 platform, advising project teams on schedule impacts, communicating schedule risks and recovery options, and preparing schedule narratives and executive dashboards. The manager also develops and trains staff and project teams in planning procedures, scheduling tools, and Lean practices, and facilitates collaborative planning with project stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a similar role or related functions, and willingness to learn and continuously improve processes.
At least 10 years of experience using Primavera P6, with working knowledge of Oracle P6 Enterprise Scheduling Software, including administrative functions.
Experience in building and heavy/civil projects.
Detailed understanding of developing, managing, and constructing a $30–70 million project as a construction manager or general contractor in heavy civil and/or building construction.
Strong computer skills, including importing and exporting information into Primavera P6 using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
Hands-on experience implementing and using Lean Construction methodology.
Excellent interpersonal and demonstrated facilitation skills, including motivating and influencing others, building effective relationships, and fostering a positive, productive team environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication techniques to different project stakeholders.
Strong listening skills, including the ability to resolve conflict diplomatically.
Creative and innovative approach to assignments, with flexibility and adaptability to handle multiple requests and sudden priority changes.
Ability to embrace and participate in change initiatives.
Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
Strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.
Minimum of 10 years of construction experience, including 5 years on an active jobsite.

Nice To Haves

P6 Cloud experience.
CM-Lean or Six Sigma certification.
Experience integrating schedules and BIM models using 4D tools.
PSP certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project planning and scheduling, including schedules for multiple projects at once.
Oversee, manage, and develop scheduling department staff.
Develop and maintain CPM schedules and keep contract schedule updates current with project teams.
Monitor construction progress and advise project teams on resolving schedule impacts.
Communicate key schedule issues promptly to project, construction, and operations management so corrective action can be implemented.
Prepare monthly schedule narratives describing assigned project status.
Alert project teams to deviations and potential problem areas; develop or review recovery plans, mitigation options, and delay analyses.
Prepare and distribute a monthly schedule dashboard to the executive leadership team.
Develop, implement, and train on standard and project-specific planning procedures in accordance with Scheduling Department procedures.
Ensure compliance with procedures for preparing and maintaining baseline schedules.
Coach project teams in scheduling and planning fundamentals, procedures, and best practices.
Implement and provide training on company-standard and industry-standard planning tools and systems, including Primavera products or MS Project.
Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with DOC project teams, subcontractors, designers, and stakeholders to gather input on sequencing, manpower, and durations relative to project milestones.
Support Last Planner® System implementation, including its mechanics and setup, visual management, and related practices.
Coordinate across DOC departments, including the Innovation Group, Marketing, Preconstruction, Field Operations, and Estimating.
Partner with the Innovation Group (Catalyst) to assess technology solutions for Lean process improvement and select suitable solutions for improvement opportunities.
Administer and maintain the P6 platform.
Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.