Senior Planner: Master Scheduler for Large Projects

Suffolk Construction; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Dental & vision coverage

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Senior Planner to support projects over $100 million by creating baseline and progress schedules, providing technical input, and preparing updates.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management, at least 6 years of scheduling experience on large-scale projects, and fluency with Primavera P6, CPM scheduling, and strong communication. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an applicable discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of scheduling experience on large-scale ($75M+) construction projects.
• Experience in preparing schedules for building projects and high-rise structures is preferred.
• Proven experience in developing, maintaining, forecasting, and controlling of scheduling costs.
• Expert in CPM scheduling with the ability to review and analyze schedules and changes to determine the impact on a project.
• Must have experience with Primavera P6 Project Management Enterprise Scheduling Software including cost loading and resource loading capabilities.
• Must possess full proficiency in CPM scheduling techniques and principles, including the demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects concurrently.
• Must possess excellent computer skills with working knowledge of importing and exporting information into Primavera P6 Scheduling Software using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project Software.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information in a concise manner and to make recommendations on strategies to resolve project issues is required.
• Must have or be willing to obtain AACEI PSP Certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced level scheduling support to assigned projects.
• Manage the schedules for more than one project.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain project schedules, generally over 5000 activities per project.
• Participate in updating the master schedule and enterprise reporting.
• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents in developing and maintaining a project baseline schedule including resource planning and cash flow.
• Gather schedule information, update, analyze, and prepare reports of the project’s progress.
• Prepare concise schedule narratives describing the status of assigned projects.
• Prepare Time Impact Analysis as necessary to support the schedule aspect of contract revisions.
• Ensure compliance with company scheduling procedures for preparing and maintaining baseline schedules.
• Maintain quality assurance and control on assigned project schedules.
• Train Project Managers and Superintendents on company scheduling procedures and proper scheduling techniques.
• Prepare lessons learned on completed projects.
• Provide formal CPM schedule training to company employees.
• Have a basic understanding of Lean Pull Planning concepts.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Multiple projects management

Communication skills

Lean concepts

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Senior Planner to support projects over $100 million by creating baseline and progress schedules, providing technical input, and preparing updates.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management, at least 6 years of scheduling experience on large-scale projects, and fluency with Primavera P6, CPM scheduling, and strong communication. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment.