Senior Planner/Scheduler

Turner & Townsend; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project controls firm in Zebulon, North Carolina, is looking for a Senior Planner/Scheduler to support large-scale projects. This position requires expertise in schedule management, particularly using Primavera P6, and 5–7 years of experience in a complex matrix environment. Responsibilities include developing and updating project schedules, preparing progress reports, and ensuring accurate data for schedules. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $175,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of applicable experience in planning or scheduling.
• Expertise in using Primavera P6 for schedule management.
• Direct experience in a complex matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update owners' Project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Prepare and provide schedule progress reports and analysis.
• Assess impacts on the critical path and report to the project team.

Skills

Schedule Management

Communication Skills

EVM Methodology

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Planner / Scheduler to join our team to support scheduling as a project controls function on a large‑scale project. The ideal individual will have a proven track record of successfully delivering construction project control services.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor and update owners' Project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Establish the schedule management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs.
• Interface with project stakeholders as trusted advisors to provide guidance and recommendations for the project.
• Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for approval by project teams.
• Conduct schedule of resource loading and leveling.
• Consolidate contractors schedule to incorporate into IMS.
• Assess impacts on the critical path and near‑critical activities and report to the project team.
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the development of alternative methods for corrective action.
• Apply EVM methodology to measure project progress.
• Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated into the schedule.
• Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis on a periodic basis.
• Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.
• Assure the credibility of the information contained in the schedule.
• Maintain liaison with clients and other consultants at all projects stages.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 5–7 years of applicable experience.
• Direct experience working on teams within a complex matrix environment.
• Expertise using Primavera P6.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the senior Planner / Scheduler position is $135,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $175,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Turner & Townsend is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.