Project Controls Planner, Project & Development Services

cw; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Project Controls Planner for Project & Development Services in the United States. The role focuses on developing and managing integrated project plans and schedules to achieve project goals, while coordinating with project controls and management teams.

The candidate will use Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, with 4+ years of planning experience in construction. Strong communication skills are essential to advise stakeholders and ensure timely, accurate schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a planner/scheduler.
• Expertise using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Construction industry experience required; life sciences experience preferred.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans and schedules for efficient execution.
• Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor with guidance.
• Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for approval.
• Assess impacts to critical path and near-critical activities.
• Monitor schedule deviations and propose corrective actions.
• Provide schedule progress reports, trends, and analyses periodically.
• Maintain records of scope changes, trends, and variances.
• Ensure credibility of schedule information.
• Review schedules with project team to keep data accurate.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Scheduling

Communication

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Job Title

Project Controls Planner, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

The Construction Project Planner/Scheduler will support our clients by developing strategic plans and schedules aligned with project goals and objectives. Will work with project controls functions to support project management in efficient project delivery for our clients.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties

• Develop, monitor, and update integrated project plans and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible
• Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and recommendations for the project
• Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for approval by project teams
• Assess impacts to the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the developing of alternative methods for corrective action
• Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis on a periodic basis
• Maintain a record of scope changes, trends, and variances that potentially affect schedule performance
• Assure credibility of the information contained in the schedule
• Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• 4 or more years of related experience working as a planner/scheduler.
• Expertise using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred.
• Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.

Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Leads Projects or Project Components
• Provides guidance to junior staff
• Analysis
• Reporting

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 93,500.00 - $110,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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