Mission-Critical Planning & Scheduling Manager

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Manager for Mission Critical projects. The role involves preparing complex project schedules, guiding sequencing, delivering training, and supervising critical path analysis across our Advanced Facilities Group.

The successful candidate will apply Lean principles, lead scheduling training, and drive collaborations with marketing, operations, and project teams while advancing best-practice standards and ensuring schedule compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in construction management, engineering or related field.
• 8+ years planning and scheduling experience preferred.
• 2+ years people management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and leads scheduling activities for projects of all sizes, including lean pull planning.
• Leads critical path analysis and root cause investigation for schedule issues.
• Guides procurement and supervision of scheduling consultants to meet project requirements.
• Ensures schedules align with best-practice standards and project needs.
• Supports change management delays and claims and promotes best practices across the scheduling group.

Skills

Lean planning

Critical path

Scheduling software

CPM

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Job description

JE Dunn is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Manager for Mission Critical projects. The role involves preparing complex project schedules, guiding sequencing, delivering training, and supervising critical path analysis across our Advanced Facilities Group.

The successful candidate will apply Lean principles, lead scheduling training, and drive collaborations with marketing, operations, and project teams while advancing best-practice standards and ensuring schedule compliance.