Planner/Scheduler - 641822

The Planet Group; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 82,656 - 92,299; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in construction is seeking a Planner/Scheduler in Superior, Wisconsin. The role involves managing construction schedules for capital projects, ensuring integrity and compliance with standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10–12 years of experience in construction schedule management, with proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6 and Power BI. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This opportunity is contract-to-hire, inviting local candidates with a heavy industrial background to apply.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of relevant experience in schedule management.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or similar industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain construction schedules based on feedback.
• Analyze schedules for data integrity and compliance.
• Prepare schedule progress reports and communicate updates.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Construction Management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Power Apps

Job description

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Pay Range: $60–67/hour (salary; straight time for OT)

Work Hours: Onsite

Type of Employment: Contract-to-Hire (1+ years, CTH after 6 months or extension likely)

Start: January

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Planner/Scheduler for a growing company in the Energy / Heavy Industrial industry. This is one of the first positions in the project controls group at this site, requiring a highly independent candidate with experience managing capital project schedules up to $80M per year. Local candidates with energy or heavy industrial scheduling experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

• Build and maintain construction schedules based on project team feedback and contractor estimates.
• Load and maintain resources within the schedule.
• Analyze schedules for proper use of program-level standards, codes, layouts, and reports to ensure data integrity.
• Perform QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for conformance with contract scope and terms.
• Evaluate critical and near-critical path activity sequences.
• Identify schedule changes and trends, communicating deviations and impacts to the team.
• Ensure activity links are logic-driven and aligned with project deliverables, Project Execution Plan (PEP), Contracting Strategy, and Workforce Planning.
• Update schedule progress according to established processes and procedures.
• Participate in Interactive Planning and Lean Construction Planning Sessions.
• Monitor schedule performance against KPIs and provide updates to management.
• Verify schedule integrity, evaluate logic and float, and maintain overall schedule accuracy.
• Prepare schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis; lead progress communications and update meetings.
• Perform schedule analysis, including critical path, milestone deviations, and slippage, and assist in developing recovery plans.
• Support development of project schedule documentation such as Basis of Schedule or Schedule Management Plan.
• Integrate schedule data with cost management for a single source of truth.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project data management.
• Conduct field visits as needed and prepare daily/weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Create and monitor construction reports for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of relevant construction and schedule management experience.
• Working knowledge of CPM scheduling concepts and tools such as Primavera P6.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Apps, and digital tools such as Power BI.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or similar heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Knowledge of stage-gated project execution processes.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.