Production Planning Engineer

DBM GLOBAL INC•Phoenix, AZ

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Planning Engineer is essential in helping the organization develop and execute a plan to meet steel fabrication needs. This position is tasked with scheduling and progressing all steps required for steel fabrication through product delivery.

Requirements

Three or more years of related scheduling experience in the fabrication, and/or general construction industry.
General knowledge of fabrication and /or construction methods, processes, scheduling, and coordination.
Scheduling software such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, and other similar scheduling tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university preferred; or equivalate relevant work experience

Responsibilities

Builds Fabrication Schedules for new projects.
Maintains Fabrication Schedules based on progress of integral activities.
Runs What-if? scenarios for fabrication assignments to various shops.
Analyzes shop productivity and works with Plant Manager(s) to improve as needed.
Coordinates with various departments and aligns Fab Schedules with other departmental scheduling tools.
Advises on opportunities for productivity improvements.
Utilizes manpower resource loading to forecast shop manpower needs.
Facilitate and/ or participated in Project Meetings regarding schedule progress.
Develop fabrication indicators to measure shop performance.
Interfaces with Project Manager and necessary departments to assist in the scheduling of work and materials to and from sub-fabricators.
Tracks, understands, and reports on sub-fabricators adherence to the project schedule.
Works closely with Project Team in evaluating changes to the scope of work and impacts to the production schedule.