Sr. Project Controls Engineer - Planning & Scheduling

Overview

Develop, maintain, and implement corporate planning and scheduling systems for heavy civil projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cpm scheduling
• resource loading
• schedule integration
• baseline schedule
• safety compliance
• schedule updates

Tasks

-Create high-quality CPM schedules with resource and cost loads to generate necessary reports for addressing questions on the planned project approach -Integrate multiple planning and scheduling software and methodologies into a cohesive plan to streamline project execution -Update CPM schedules to reflect requirements, identified challenges, and their implications on proposed sequencing, ensuring successful project completion -Partner with project stakeholders to develop an approved baseline schedule that aligns with proposed sequencing and short-interval schedules, ensuring contractual requirements are met -Comply, understand, and support company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment -Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, leveraging a strong understanding of heavy civil construction methodology and sequencing to facilitate planning -Prepare detailed schedule narratives for all formal submissions to accurately convey the company's position to the client -Prepare weekly prospective schedule TIA’s, updates, and reconciliation schedules, ensuring monthly submissions are compliant with contractual obligations -Oversee planning and scheduling functions, including policy, process, and procedures, to meet overall operational needs and company objectives -Review and understand project-specific scheduling specifications and plans, providing guidance on contractual language to the project team to mitigate risks -Support the development of companywide planning and scheduling guidance, processes, and procedures to enhance corporate, regional, and project-level planning and scheduling capacity

Requirements

• primavera p6
• powerproject
• aacei psp
• pmi-sp
• cpm
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Mastery of Primavera P6, Powerproject, or Tilos, and ability to learn and teach various scheduling software -AACEI PSP, PMI-SP or other professional planning and scheduling certification preferred -Familiarity with AACEI and PMI standards; knowledge of Linear, 4D, Lean, and TOC methodologies is a plus -Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure -Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to planning and scheduling problems -Experience in performing, monitoring, reviewing, and planning scheduling functions, including schedule development, controls, and analysis -Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree -Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time. -Thorough knowledge of planning and scheduling for heavy civil projects, including means and methods -Minimum 75% career experience as a schedular for large heavy civil projects with a general contractor -Comprehension of CPM and PDM methodology, including network diagramming, WBS, task creation, and report preparation -Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, construction management, project management, or comparable discipline -Proven experience with cost and schedule databases -Ability to travel,30–40% -Strong working knowledge of MS Office, including Excel for schedule data analysis -Effective communication skills in English, both orally and in writing, with experience in developing and presenting training -10+ years of full-time construction-related experience in project level planning and scheduling -Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct and company polices

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About Granite Construction

-Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure. -Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure. -Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities. -Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion. -Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry. -Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience. -Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

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