Remote Construction Planner & Scheduler

Placements24; The Islands (MS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Global projects

Software licenses

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Construction Planner & Scheduler for a fully remote role. You will develop, maintain, and optimize schedules for diverse construction projects worldwide, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient resource use.

The position requires extensive planning experience, proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, and strong independent work and communication skills in a remote setting. Join a globally distributed team using advanced tools.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop master schedules for construction projects using P6 or similar software.
• Monitor progress, analyze variances, provide schedule updates.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with project managers, site supervisors, and stakeholders for schedule data.
• Assist in resource loading and leveling plans.
• Prepare schedule impact analyses for change orders and claims.

Skills

Construction planning

Scheduling experience

Remote communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Construction Planner & Scheduler to join their team on a fully remote basis. You will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and optimizing project schedules for diverse construction projects across various locations. This role requires exceptional organizational acumen, proficiency in advanced planning software, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams located globally. You will ensure that all projects are meticulously planned to meet deadlines, manage resources efficiently, and anticipate potential scheduling conflicts, all while working from the convenience of your own home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed master schedules and rolling wave schedules for construction projects using P6 or similar software.
• Monitor project progress, analyze variances, and provide regular updates on schedule status.
• Identify potential risks and delays, proposing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, site supervisors, and other stakeholders to gather schedule-related information.
• Assist in the development of resource loading and leveling plans.
• Prepare schedule impact analyses for change orders and claims.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in construction planning and scheduling, preferably with large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging construction projects from anywhere.
• Provision of necessary software licenses and remote work tools.
• Supportive virtual team environment focused on collaboration and efficiency.
• Continuous professional development in project planning and scheduling techniques.