Planning and Scheduling Jobs in Mississippi

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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Prod Plng And Scheduler 3 - 2Nd Shift

  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 5 days ago

Req ID: 42076 Team: 50 Planning/Scheduling/Control Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: No Full-Time Shift: 2nd Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual...

Junior Project Scheduler @ Huber Project

  • Shuqualak, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Shuqualak, MS
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications: An undergraduate University degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is preferred....

Project Coordinator with Live Captioning Experience

  • Stennis Space Center, MS
  • 11 days ago
  • Stennis Space Center, MS
  • 11 days ago

Project Coordinator with Live Captioning Experience Barrios United States, Mississippi, Stennis Space Center Jun 17, 2025 Project Coordinator with Live Captioning Experience Job Locations...

Outage Scheduler - Plywood

  • Taylorsville, MS
  • 16 days ago
  • Taylorsville, MS
  • 16 days ago

What You Will Do * Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop comprehensive plans for scheduled mill outages, incorporating maintenance activities, equipment upgrades, and necessary repairs. *...

Remote Work

Carpentry Ninja - Project Coordinator - Trim/Repairs Help

  • McComb, MS
  • 16 days ago
  • McComb, MS
  • 16 days ago

Carpentry Ninja - Project Coordinator - Trim/Repairs Help (McComb) compensation: By the job (for Vendors), Day for General Carpenters or total Job if a GC Hello, We have a residential pre MLS...

Project Coordinator - 4154

  • Jackson, MS
  • 22 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 22 days ago

PURPOSE - Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the...

CMP Scheduler 3

  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 45+ days ago

CMP Scheduler 3 Other Area(s) Pascagoula, Mississippi Contract To Hire May 1, 2025 MK Industries is hiring a CPM Scheduler 3 in Pascagoula, MS Why choose us?...

Architectural Project Coordinator

  • University, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • University, MS
  • 45+ days ago

-review and evaluate the merit of change orders for all projects and discuss with the Director of Facilities Planning....

Architectural Project Coordinator

  • Oxford, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oxford, MS
  • 45+ days ago

Reviews and evaluates the merit of change orders for all projects and discuses with the Director of Facilities Planning....

Senior Project Scheduler

  • Jackson, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 60+ days ago

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate, develop and update project schedules for use in project planning and schedule execution for all phases of project execution for Corporate and/or Site Projects...

Training Master Scheduler

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 90+ days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 90+ days ago

Develop and submit for approval and promulgation weekly C1, D1, F1, and G1 school course schedules....

Demographic Data for Mississippi

Moving to Mississippi? Find some basic demographic data about Mississippi below.


Local
National
2,961,190
59,269

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Salary for Planning and Scheduling Jobs in Mississippi

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Planning and Schedulings in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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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