Visual Construction Planner

DPR • Atlanta, GA

12h

About The Position

DPR is currently looking for a Visual Construction Planner with an understanding of 4D Integration. In this role, this individual will work on projects within our core markets: Healthcare, Advanced Technology, Life Sciences, Higher Education, Data Centers and Corporate Office. This role will work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators and Regional Leadership teams and will be responsible for creating clear, model-based visualizations (flipbooks, videos, 4D views, Power BI dashboards), utilizing model content to define work packages and enhance plan coordination, and leading visual planning deliverables for pursuits and project execution. The role also involves troubleshooting software/process issues, supporting teams with timely visual outputs, training project teams on Visual Planning tools, workflows, and best practices, creating visual references to describe project plans, and providing risk management input on key schedule milestones. Additionally, the planner will alert the project team to potential problem areas and assist in developing recovery plans.

Requirements

• 0-2+ years of experience as a Visual Planning, preferably within DPR’s Core Market projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent field experience.
• Oracle Primavera P6 experience.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• A flexible, detailed-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work with diverse personalities & work styles, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of 4D Integration.
• Ability to integrate the schedule and BIM model using 4D tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, model-based visualizations (flipbooks, videos, 4D views, Power BI dashboards).
• Utilize model content to define work packages and enhance plan coordination.
• Scope/Tasks, Task Durations, Sequencing and Logistics
• Lead visual planning deliverables for pursuits and project execution.
• Model visualizations – Flipbooks, Video, 4D Tools (like Synchro 4D) and web viewers
• Data visualizations – Quantity Production Plan, Plan vs Actual Reports (web tools like Power BI)
• Troubleshoot software/process issues and support teams with timely visual outputs.
• Train project teams on Visual Planning tools, workflows, and best practices.
• Create visual references / diagrams / graphics using schedule data to further describe the project plan, current status, and upcoming scopes of work.
• Ability to grow capacity of team members on planning & scheduling best practices.
• Ability to motivate and build trust amongst project teams during planning sessions.
• Ability to integrate the schedule and BIM model using 4D tools is a plus.
• Provide risk management input on key schedule milestones.
• Alert entire project team, including owner, to potential problem areas or deviations from the plan.
• Assist in development of recovery plans, mitigation options, or delay analysis.
• Act as connector between project controls, PSPP, VDC, safety, logistics, self-perform, and operations.
• Communicate schedule updates, risks, milestones, and mitigation strategies to all stakeholders.
• Facilitate weekly schedule meetings and produce look-ahead schedules (e.g., 6-week).
• Build trust, motivate teams, and support a collaborative planning culture.
• Presenting to different work groups on the benefits of Visual Planning (specific to that workgroup)
• Assisting “Kick-off” meetings with project teams
• Assisting with content creation and distribution of Visual Planning presentation material
• Train new users on all Synchro Tools
• Train advanced users in best in class means and methods for training others.
• Assist project teams with following best practices in the Visual Planning Framework

Benefits

• Employee-owned company
• Opportunity to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future
• Build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees