Remote Construction Planner

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical & dental insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Construction Planner to support ongoing projects. You will develop, coordinate, and manage detailed schedules from a fully remote setting, liaising with site teams and project managers.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Construction Management or related field, 5+ years in planning, and proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project. Strong communication and remote-work skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar scheduling software.
• Experience working in a remote team environment and managing distributed communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive construction project schedules using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to gather information for planning and scheduling activities.
• Analyze project plans and identify potential risks, delays, and resource conflicts, proposing solutions.
• Prepare regular progress reports, schedule updates, and forecasting for project stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment between project plans, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Assist in the tendering process by providing detailed scheduling and planning input.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Remote Construction Planner to support their ongoing construction projects. In this fully remote position, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing detailed project schedules and plans. Your expertise in construction planning and scheduling software will be essential in ensuring projects remain on track and within scope, regardless of physical location. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with site teams and project managers from a remote setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who thrives in a virtual environment and is passionate about contributing to the efficient delivery of complex construction endeavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive construction project schedules using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to gather information for planning and scheduling activities.
• Analyze project plans and identify potential risks, delays, and resource conflicts, proposing solutions.
• Prepare regular progress reports, schedule updates, and forecasting for project stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment between project plans, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Assist in the tendering process by providing detailed scheduling and planning input.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar.
• Experience working effectively in a remote team environment and managing distributed communication.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and technology.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in scheduling software.
• A fully remote role offering flexibility and work-life balance.