Planner/Scheduler 3433

NESC Staffing LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NESC Staffing LLC in Chandler, AZ is seeking an entry-level Project Planner/Scheduler to support schedule development and project controls. You will gain exposure to Primavera P6, data collection, and coordination with engineering and construction teams.

You'll learn to maintain schedules, run lookahead planning, and prepare basic reports under supervision. This role offers hands-on growth in a technology and data-center environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational scheduling concepts with a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or similar tools preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; EPC work processes are learnable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and maintenance of project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to gather scope and activity data.
• Enter, update, and maintain schedule activities, durations, and logic relationships.
• Incorporate subcontractor and vendor schedule information into the project schedule.
• Track schedule progress and support lookahead planning (3 weeks or rolling).
• Identify potential schedule variances, delays, or inconsistencies.
• Prepare basic schedule reports and progress updates.
• Participate in schedule review meetings and document discussions and actions.

Skills

Planning concepts

Primavera P6 familiarity

Attention to detail

Effective communication

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability

Education

University Hire

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Entry-Level Project Planner/Scheduler

In this entry-level role, you will support project planning and scheduling activities while developing foundational skills in schedule development, analysis, and project controls processes. You will work under the guidance of experienced planners/schedulers to gain exposure to engineering, procurement, and construction workflows and contribute to maintaining accurate and up-to-date project schedules.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules using Primavera P6 (or equivalent tools).
• Support coordination with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to gather scope, logic, and activity information.
• Assist with data entry, updates, and maintenance of schedule activities, durations, and logic relationships.
• Support integration of subcontractor and vendor schedule information into the project schedule.
• Track and update schedule progress based on input from the project team.
• Assist in identifying potential schedule variances, delays, or inconsistencies.
• Support preparation of short-term lookahead schedules (e.g., 3-week or rolling lookahead).
• Assist with preparation of basic schedule reports and progress updates.
• Perform schedule checks to help ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Participate in schedule review meetings and support documentation of discussions and action items.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a University Hire with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience.
• Industry experience, including Data Center, Semi-Conductor Fab, and Technology.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic understanding of planning and scheduling concepts, with a willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools preferred.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Willingness to learn EPC work processes, including engineering, procurement, construction, and startup.
• Ability to follow direction, manage assigned tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.