Modular Construction Project Planner

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant perks

Job summary

TAS Energy Inc. is a Houston‑based company within Comfort Systems USA. We seek a Modular Construction Project Planner to oversee installation/construction budgets, schedules, and reporting, coordinating with Finance, Site Managers, and TAS Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes cost control, forecasting, and monthly project reviews, with heavy use of P6, MS Project, ACC, and MS Office. On-site work with travel to install sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project Controls and Planning within a construction environment.
• 10+ years’ experience in a construction environment
• Advanced MS Office and various scheduling software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update Installation and Construction project budgets ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client contracts
• Develop and maintain project schedules for each Installation/Construction Site
• Work with Installation/Construction Project Controller in the Finance department to maintain project milestone billing schedule
• Work with Finance team to prepare customer’s Application for Payment, aligned with milestone billing schedule
• Collaborate with Site Managers and TAS Project Managers to generate ETCs (Estimate to Complete), EACs (Estimate at Completion), and risk profiles
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, contract requirements, and company policies related to project cost and schedule reporting
• Coordinate and compile input from site construction teams for financial and progress reporting and coordinate with Installation/Construction Project Controller
• Minimize company commercial risk through diligent schedule and cost oversight for major installation and construction projects
• Represent Construction Solutions Team in all monthly project review meetings
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS

Skills

P6/MS Project/ACC

Analytical skills

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, project management or related field

Tools

Procor

ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud)

Job description

Position Overview

The Modular Construction Project Planner resides in the Aftermarket Services Department and reports to the Director – Construction Solutions. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the coordination aspects of TAS Installation and Construction projects, ensuring effective cost control, forecasting, scheduling and reporting to the Finance Department. This role works closely with Aftermarket Service Leadership, Construction Site Managers, TAS Project Managers, Purchasing, Finance and other stakeholders to monitor installation and construction project budgets, and support strategic decision‑making to ensure these projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update Installation and Construction project budgets ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client contracts
• Develop and maintain project schedules for each Installation/Construction Site
• Work with Installation/Construction Project Controller in the Finance department to maintain project milestone billing schedule
• Work with Finance team to prepare customer’s Application for Payment, aligned with milestone billing schedule
• Collaborate with Site Managers and TAS Project Managers to generate ETCs (Estimate to Complete), EACs (Estimate at Completion), and risk profiles
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, contract requirements, and company policies related to project cost and schedule reporting
• Coordinate and compile input from site construction teams for financial and progress reporting and coordinate with Installation/Construction Project Controller
• Minimize company commercial risk through diligent schedule and cost oversight for major installation and construction projects
• Represent Construction Solutions Team in all monthly project review meetings
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS

Job Skills

• Proven experience with P6, MS Project, Procor or AutoDesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to set priorities, work independently, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite of tools.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

Education & Training

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management or related field or proven experience in construction project planning and cost controls.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in project Controls and Planning within a construction environment
• 10+ years’ experience in a construction environment
• Advanced MS Office and various scheduling software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Requirements

• On site construction experience with modular equipment installation
• Professional certification (e.g. PMP, CPA, or equivalent)

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Position is at least 70% to 90% at a desk working with computer with occasional travel to installation sites. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.

Company Overview

Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company. TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer’s facilities. TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery. With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals.

More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. "smoking" and "tobacco or nicotine products" includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes

Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future.

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Comfort Systems USA is composed of more than 45 operating companies in over 170 locations across the United States. We are a leading building and service provider for mechanical, electrical and plumbing building systems.

We take great pride in knowing that the work we do can improve the lives of those around us. Our national footprint means that we have career opportunities across the USA, ranging from entry-level field and office positions to experienced professionals who support a wide range of projects.