Planner (TAR)

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors in La Porte, TX is seeking an experienced Planner to lead scheduling and cost-control on on-site heavy industrial projects. You will develop and monitor schedules, coordinate with engineers and contractors, and ensure on-time delivery with safety considerations.

The role requires 5+ years in planning and estimating, strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills, and excellent communication with attention to detail in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant industrial planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of project controls and scheduling standards.
• Experience coordinating with engineering disciplines and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Developing schedules and analysis for contract packages to forecast construction activities and identify coordination issues.
• Developing, monitoring and updating schedules by obtaining updates through meetings and field verification.
• Understanding Earned Value and Project Productivity.
• Monitoring and maintaining the change notice/change order management system.
• Facilitating weekly change notice hearings and meetings.
• Developing, monitoring, and updating schedules.
• Establishing a progressive system for projects.
• Assisting clients and teammates in developing construction and contract strategies.
• Assisting in quantity analysis for duration of activities and estimating purposes.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Scheduling

Cost control

Estimating

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team mentoring

Excel

Office suite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Planner is generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision on site in LaPorte, TX.

Primary Responsibilities

• Developing schedules and analysis for contract packages to forecast construction activities and identify coordination issues where safety and schedule can potentially be in conflict.
• Developing, monitoring and updating schedules by obtaining updates through meetings, construction coordination interviews and field verification.
• Complete understanding of Earned Value and Project Productivity.
• Monitoring and maintaining the change notice/change order management system.
• Assisting in facilitating weekly change notice hearings and change committee meetings.
• Developing, monitoring, and updating schedules.
• Establishing a progressive system for projects.
• Assisting clients and teammates in developing construction and contract strategies for constructability of projects as it pertains to logistics and safety.
• Assisting in quantity analysis for the duration of activities and for estimating purposes.

Ideal Background Education

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
• Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.
• Experienced in scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.

77571 Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug-free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Community Involvement

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others. We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the "Best Firms to Work For" by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama. We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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