Planner/Scheduler

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC seeks a Planner/Scheduler to develop CPM schedules for construction projects. You will work with the Project Manager and Superintendent to outline master timelines and coordinate submittals, reviews, and field activities.

The role requires hands-on planning, ability to travel to job sites, and the capacity to communicate schedule status monthly. Candidates should be comfortable with a safe, fast-paced plant or site environment and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally).
• Good reading, writing, and math skills for schedule management.
• Ability to work in plant operations or construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Draw up a master schedule with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Plan sequence of submittals, engineer review, O&M manuals, fabrication, assembly, installation, and construction of facilities for guidance of production workers.
• Confer with the superintendent and project manager to determine the status of assigned projects on a monthly basis.
• Complete routine site walks to evaluate the input into the schedule.
• Produce a monthly updated schedule for submission to parties.
• Prepare schedule reviews.
• Prepare bid schedules for proposals.
• Ensure schedules are copied and distributed.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

Job description

Overview

The Planner/Scheduler plans and prepares CPM schedules for Construction Projects. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction job site setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Work with the Project Manager and Superintendent to draw up a master schedule for building the project
• Plan sequence of submittals, engineer review, O&M manuals, fabrication, assembly, installation, and construction of facilities for guidance of production workers
• Confer with the superintendent and project manager to determine the status of assigned projects on a monthly basis
• Complete routine site walks to evaluate the input into the schedule
• Produce a monthly updated schedule for submission to parties
• Prepare schedule reviews
• Prepare bid schedules for proposals
• Ensure schedules are copied and distributed
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions
• Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work
• Will operate office equipment of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing and lifting
• Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed

Mental

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision-making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details