Senior Planner, Data Centers

Overview

Creates and manages CPM schedules for large construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule development
• cpm training
• baseline management
• time impact
• progress reporting
• enterprise reporting

Tasks

The Senior Planner supports projects over $100 million by creating baseline and progress schedules for various stages of the project, gives technical and practical input on all project schedules and prepares and analyzes updates. -Establish, monitor, and maintain project schedules, generally over 5000 activities per project -Provide formal CPM schedule training to company employees -Maintain quality assurance and control on assigned project schedules -Assist Project Managers and Superintendents in developing and maintaining a project baseline schedule including resource planning and cash flow -Train Project Managers and Superintendents on company scheduling procedures and proper scheduling techniques -Prepare Time Impact Analysis as necessary to support the schedule aspect of contract revisions -Ensure compliance with company scheduling procedures for preparing and maintaining baseline schedules -Manage the schedules for more than one project -Prepare concise schedule narratives describing the status of assigned projects -Gather schedule information, update, analyze, and prepare reports of the project’s progress -Participate in updating the master schedule and enterprise reporting -Provide advanced level scheduling support to assigned projects -Prepare lessons learned on completed projects

Requirements

• primavera p6
• cpm scheduling
• lean planning
• aacei psp
• bachelor's
• 6+ years

What You Bring

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking. -Minimum of 6 years of scheduling experience on large-scale ($75M+) construction projects -Must possess full proficiency in CPM scheduling techniques and principles, including the demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects concurrently -Positive customer service orientation, with both internal and external clients is required -Have a basic understanding of Lean Pull Planning concepts -Must possess excellent computer skills with working knowledge of importing and exporting information into Primavera P6 Scheduling Software using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project Software -Expert in CPM scheduling with the ability to review and analyze schedules and changes to determine the impact on a project -Ability to analyze and synthesize information in a concise manner and to make recommendations on strategies to resolve project issues is required -Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to apply appropriate communication techniques to various individuals -Experience in preparing schedules for building projects and high-rise structures is preferred -Strong interpersonal skills are required, demonstrating a consistent commitment and ability to work with diverse work groups and individuals -Proven experience in developing, maintaining, forecasting, and controlling of scheduling costs -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an applicable discipline -Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring -Must have experience with Primavera P6 Project Management Enterprise Scheduling Software including cost loading and resource loading capabilities. Experience in running the most current version of P6 software is preferred -Must have or be willing to obtain AACEI PSP Certification within 6 months of hire (Suffolk will pay for certification)

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Benefits

Additional benefits may be available for employees considered Travelers within our Mission Critical Group, including relocation support, monthly housing stipends, and monthly travel allowances. At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

About Suffolk Construction

-From its Boston headquarters, they expanded through strategic acquisitions in healthcare and regional offices across the US. -Their portfolio spans iconic projects like Wynn Everett casino, GE’s Boston headquarters, major airports, and mixed-use towers. -They offer full-spectrum services: pre-construction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build. -They operate Centers of Excellence across sectors such as aviation, mission-critical, education, healthcare, and hospitality. -Their approach combines cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR, and virtual design with collaborative, people-focused execution. -Notable innovations include VR groundbreaking ceremonies and AI-driven risk modeling on complex builds. -Projects range from large-scale casinos and airport terminals to universities, residential towers, and mission-critical facilities. -Despite its scale, they maintain a reputation for a regimented culture and a meritocratic, performance-driven ethos.

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