Discipline Workface Planner

United States Digital Space LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Workface Planner to support installation planning for an API manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. You will plan IWPs and AWP, coordinate with engineering and field teams, and drive CWE initiatives to improve efficiency and safety on site.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 5–12 years of relevant experience, strong scheduling skills using Primavera P6 or MS Project, and the ability to work in a field environment with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) with 5–12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in construction planning, IWPs/AWP, and project controls.
• Knowledge of safety practices and field engineering environments.
• Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and manage Installation Work Packages (IWPs) and Advance Work Packaging (AWP).
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to remove constraints.
• Maintain planning data and schedules aligned with milestones.
• Analyze project metrics and recommend improvements to planning processes.
• Support CWE programs and contribute to training on workface planning.

Skills

Construction planning

Scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Relocation Authorized: National - Family Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Houston, TX

Project Overview:

the company's Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing and building an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Manufacturing Facility located at Generation Park in Houston, TX. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

The Workface Planner serves as a key contributor to construction planning and execution, coordinating workface planning efforts to support safe, efficient, and predictable project delivery. This role partners with engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractor teams to develop, implement, and maintain Installation Work Packages (IWPs) and Advance Work Packaging (AWP) processes. The Workface Planner also contributes to Continuous Workface Effectiveness (CWE) initiatives, supporting the identification and removal of constraints and driving productivity improvements across project teams. #LI-ME1

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, and manage Installation Work Packages (IWPs), including scoping, sequencing, and updating work packages based on project progression.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to identify and remove constraints impacting execution.
• Interface with field engineering, supervision, and subcontractors to align priorities and ensure effective work package delivery.
• Maintain planning data and schedules in project systems and ensure alignment with project milestones.
• Analyze project metrics and provide recommendations to improve workface planning effectiveness.
• Support implementation of Construction Workface Effectiveness (CWE) programs, tools, and initiatives.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure consistent understanding of scope, priorities, and execution plans.
• Identify planning gaps and proactively collaborate across teams to resolve issues and improve execution.
• Contribute to development and delivery of training and learning programs related to workface planning and AWP processes.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in construction, field engineering, or project planning environments.
• Understanding of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) principles and lifecycle (preferred).
• Strong understanding of construction planning, scheduling, and execution processes.
• Experience with project controls and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or similar systems.
• Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Skilled in analyzing project data, identifying risks, and implementing solutions.
• Ability to work in field environments and comply with site safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to productivity, planning, and execution.
• Assist with development of training materials and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Promote safe work practices and integration of safety into all planning activities.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, the company has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, the company has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at the company.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, the company has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of \"One Team,\" respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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