Planning and Scheduling Jobs in Illinois

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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. · Conducts weekly planning & scheduling meetings with Production to determine work order priorities, communicate work order status and alter planned maintenance activities if necessary. · Creates...

Project Controls Scheduler

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • 1 day ago

Responsible to develop status and analyze detailed critical path schedules, workload and resource forecasts through the use of computer applications such as: Primavera P6, Project View (ComEd and PECO...

Project Delivery Planner/Scheduler (Various Levels)

  • Park Ridge, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Park Ridge, IL
  • 1 day ago

Our team serves a diverse range of clients, including those in water/wastewater, transit, transportation, environmental, and construction management sectors....

Senior Program Scheduler

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Analyze and evaluate construction CPM schedules submitted by contractors to ensure they capture contract milestones, predict completion dates, and conform to plans and specifications....

IT Infrastructure Project Coordinator

  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 4 days ago

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented IT Project Coordinator to support a fast-paced, structured rollout of network hardware upgrades across over multi-site retail...

Part-time Sr Project Coordinator

  • Mossville, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Mossville, IL
  • 5 days ago

Career Area: Strategy Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about...

Construction Scheduler

  • Ohio, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 8 days ago

Ideal candidate will preferably have 10+ years in commercial construction management, with at least 5+ of those years creating and managing CPM Schedules (Candidate does not have to have held the title...

Construction Project Scheduler

  • Ohio, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 8 days ago

management and/or commercial construction scheduling experience....

Retail Fulfillment Junior Project Coordinator

  • Lockport, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Lockport, IL
  • 9 days ago

RJW Logistics Group is HIRING! OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE. THATS WHY THEY COME FIRST. RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an...

Construction Scheduler

  • IL
  • 12 days ago
  • IL
  • 12 days ago

Educational Requirements Mandatory: Engineer degree level or equivalent education or experiences Desirable: * Experience Mandatory: Project scheduling Desirable: Knowledge of different scheduling tools (Primavera...

Project Coordinator

  • Joliet, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 12 days ago

Project Coordinator Job Description In this role, you will directly support a team of Project Managers and other team members, helping to coordinate failed inspections with various departments,...

Production Scheduler/CSS

  • Harvard, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Harvard, IL
  • 18 days ago

Location Address: 875 W Diggins Street, Harvard, Illinois 60033 Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America) The Production Scheduler is responsible for managing procedures and controls...

Scheduler

  • Scott AFB, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Scott AFB, IL
  • 19 days ago

SchedulerJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel:...

Urban Planner II

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 21 days ago

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

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Urban Planner II

  • Naperville, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 21 days ago

Urban Planner II Baxter and Woodman Inc - 4.0 Naperville, IL Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $95,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental...

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Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Planning and Scheduling Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Planning and Schedulings in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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