Field Project Controls Planner

Black & Veatch Corporation; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Field Project Controls Planner to lead planning, scheduling, and cost control for a major field project in Lawton, OK. The role emphasizes independent application of advanced project controls techniques and leadership of less experienced staff.

The ideal candidate has eight or more years in Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling, with field or power plant project experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's degree with eight or more years of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience.
• Alternative: ten years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience without a four-year degree.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning and schedule preparation on complex projects.
• Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule control.
• Meets with PM team on project execution matters and participates in risk discussions.

Skills

Cost Control

Planning & Scheduling

Forecasting

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Field Project Controls Planner

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: Lawton, OK, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we built together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

As the Field Project Controls Planner, you will have the opportunity to work in a lead level position assigned to a field role in Lawton, OK as lead planner on combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) project. Field experience is preferred, as well as power plant experience.

With minimal supervision, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for independently applying advanced project controls techniques and analyses. The level may handle commercial issues and will provide leadership and guidance to less experienced project control personnel. In this role, you will have project team supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively leads a team of PJC professionals and able to positively influence internal and external clients to achieve successful results.
• Achieves a high level of forecasting accuracy.
• Proactive in addressing project issues therefore supporting a successful project outcome.

Planning/Scheduling:

• Leads planning and schedule preparation on complex projects
• Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule control
• As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics
• Measures progress and earned value
• Recognizes critical issues and interfaces
• Confers with PM team on project execution matters
• Participates in key risk management discussions
• As applicable ensures compliance with tools/processes in Field Project Controls Manual

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's degree with eight or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with ten years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer Master’s degree or local equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Field environment
• Domestic or International travel may be required
• Sitting, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, seeing, writing, reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, walking and standing for extended periods of time.

Salary Plan

PJC: Project Control

Job Grade

017

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