Planning and Scheduling Jobs
A Planning and Scheduling professional in the construction industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of construction projects by creating, monitoring and updating project schedules. They coordinate and integrate work across multiple teams, identify potential bottlenecks and develop solutions to keep the project on track. This role brings together all elements of a project, from initial planning to execution, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively, and project goals are met within stipulated timeframes. Their responsibilities also involve risk management, cost analysis, and communication with stakeholders.
A suitable candidate for this role should have excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills along with a deep understanding of construction processes. They should be proficient in using project management software and should have strong written and verbal communication skills. It's highly beneficial to have certifications such as the Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Primavera P6 certification. Prior roles that would provide valuable experience for a Planning and Scheduling position can include a Construction Project Coordinator, Construction Site Manager, or a Project Engineer.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering Preferred Certifications/Licenses: PMP or PSP certification preferred Required Qualifications: In order to become a candidate...
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler Associate
- Advanced Technology Services
- Chicago, IL
- 1 day ago
- Advanced Technology Services
- Chicago, IL
- 1 day ago
Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Promotes and adheres to ATS Beyond Zero Safety culture · Primary focus on site level Work Execution Management processes · Perform daily sync with...
- MasTec Communications Group
- Atlanta, GA
- 5 days ago
- MasTec Communications Group
- Atlanta, GA
- 5 days ago
, and adjudicating disagreements on approach to ensure the maintenance of an integrated, institutional focus for the overall project Provides timely project status updates to the Project Managers; submits...
Project Scheduler - Mission Critical Construction
- The Weitz Company
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 13 days ago
- The Weitz Company
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 13 days ago
Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails....
Project Scheduler - Los Angeles, CA
- CMTS LLC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 14 days ago
- CMTS LLC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 14 days ago
Required Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management....
Program Scheduler-Los Angeles, CA
- CMTS LLC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 14 days ago
- CMTS LLC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 14 days ago
Required Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management OR Graduation from a recognized college or university...
Sr. Master Scheduler Work Mode: Onsite Location: Onsite - Kohler, WI Opportunity The Master Scheduler leads the reception and analysis of the firm demand and forecast, to validate the consistency...
Description Leidos is seeking a Senior Program Scheduler to join our Defense Systems Group in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will support Persistent Surveillance Portfolio of programs within...
Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring for complex, multi-disciplinary programs....
Strong working knowledge of project planning techniques and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar)....
CLOSEOUT PROJECT COORDINATOR Day Management Corporation - Lacey, WA Posted: 7/29/2025 - Expires: 10/27/2025 Job ID: 292214849 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job...
Remote WorkManagement and/or related field experience + Candidate must have 5+ years of professional Project Controls experience + Proficient in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project + Proficient in Microsoft Office...
Remote WorkYou'll review change orders, lead scheduling meetings, and inform stakeholders of any changes....
Remote WorkOur client is seeking a Turnaround Planner/Scheduler (with electrical/instrumentation background) to work within their facilities in Martinez, CA....
Actively support all project planning and scheduling and Integrated Baseline Res (IBRs). Report monthly progress and status to program management....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Planning and Scheduling position
- Manufacturing Resource Planning
- Production Scheduling
- Commercial Construction
- Change Order Management
- Submittals
- CPM Scheduling
- Scope Development
- Project Closeout
- Change Orders
- Bluebeam
- Construction Drawings
- Preconstruction
- Construction Management
- Project Controls
- Request For Information
- Project Scheduling
- Landscape Architecture
- Meeting Minutes
- Bluebeam Revu
- Procore
- Primavera
- Document Control
- Smartsheet
- Project Planning
- Specifications
- Microsoft Project
- Estimating
- Electrical
- Forecasting
- Engineering
- Reimbursement
- Affirmative Action
- Procurement
- Prioritizing
- High School Diploma
- Written Communication
- Education Experience
- Budgets
- Verbal Communication
- Events
- Documentation
- Project Coordination
- Collaboration
- Reporting
- Filing
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project Management
- Regulations
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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