Planning and Scheduling Jobs in Northbrook, IL

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.

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Planner Scheduler

  • Prairie View, IL (6 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Prairie View, IL (6 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Planner Scheduler Job Description The Planning Clerk supports the logistics team with basic data entry, scheduling tasks, and record-keeping....

Urban Planner II

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Urban Planner II Location:Chicago, IL Brand:Baxter & Woodman, Inc. Your future position: Urban Planner II Choose your location: Katy, TX or Bannockburn, Chicago, Crystal Lake, or Naperville, IL...

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Urban Planner II

  • Bannockburn, IL (4 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bannockburn, IL (4 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Urban Planner II 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Bannockburn, IL 60015 Hybrid work Your future position: Urban Planner II Choose your location: Katy, TX or Bannockburn, Chicago, Crystal Lake, or...

Project Coordinator I/II - Natural Gas Operations - Hammond, IN

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Coordination Assist in planning and scheduling of natural gas construction and maintenance projects....

Manager, Master Production Scheduler

  • Deerfield, IL (4 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (4 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 17 days ago

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Project Coordinator

  • Bartlett, IL (21 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bartlett, IL (21 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 19 days ago

team lead and customer Performs diligent contract administration and review, including adherence to a load in/load out schedule, calling equipment off, rate checks and keeping accurate records of change...

Project Coordinator

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 19 days ago

Is this you? You excel at effectively and efficiently completing day-to-day administrative and operational tasks You successfully work to support others in a dynamic and fast-paced office...

Project Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 24 days ago

LOCATION Chicago, IL COMPANY OVERVIEW With offices in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves...

Project Coordinator

  • Downers Grove, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted....

Production Scheduler Manager

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Scheduling and Raw Materials Manager - Chicago, IL (Hybrid) We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools When you join KIK Consumer...

Experienced Scheduler

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Valued but not required skills and experience: Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance...

Scheduler

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

and scheduling of projects Develop and maintain resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items and other critical project...

Project Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative,...

Project Controls Scheduler Department Manager

  • Downers Grove, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (23 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Knowledge of cost engineering concepts relating to budgeting, monitoring, tracking actual costs, change orders, forecasting, and contract types (EPC, T&M, and cost-plus)....

Project Coordinator, Commercial Construction

  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Northbrook, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

At Graycor, you will have the opportunity to: Review, approve and process submittals and shop drawings Execute new project setup in Procore Create submittal and procurement logs Draft subcontract scopes...

Demographic Data for Northbrook, IL

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Salary for Planning and Scheduling Jobs in Northbrook, IL

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Highest Education Level

Planning and Schedulings in Northbrook, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.3%
Master's Degree
19.0%
High School or GED
13.1%
Associate's Degree
12.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.3%
Some College
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Planning and Schedulings in Northbrook, IL
10+ years
30.5%
2-4 years
16.9%
1-2 years
14.1%
4-6 years
12.8%
Less than 1 year
11.8%
6-8 years
8.4%
8-10 years
5.2%
None
0.3%



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