Construction Planning Analyst

Description

• Gather and consolidate historical data from archival sources to generate benchmark production data for various trades, encompassing concrete, steel, wood structures, facades, roughs, and finishes across different Strategic Business Units (SBU’s)
• Update Process documents, Job Aids, Manuals, Calendars etc.
• Leverage 3 rd party tools such as SmartPM to identify compressed projects within the portfolio.
• Assist in P6 administration activities and contribute to the migration of systems to the cloud.
• Assemble Proposal schedules and Startup schedules for small or routine projects.
• Collaborate actively with Data Analytics & IT group to develop Dashboards, automate reports & create analytical tools.
• Assist in creating Subnets(fragnets) for project issues, to demonstrate time impacts.
• Publish schedule Exception reports and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Analyze Baseline schedules and Monthly Schedule Updates using deep dive approaches such as -Line of Balance (LOB), Systems of Work (SOW) variances, and Production comparison (Plan vs. Actual) to identify systems/schedules at risk.
• Develop Schedule Quality Metrics & Suffolk Functional Metrics for Quality Improvement and benchmarking.
• Publish Monthly schedule quality reports and functional metrics using Deltek Acumen Fuse.
• Assist Planners and Planning Managers- Updating project schedules, Current vs Last Month Schedule Comparison, Schedule Narratives & 6-8 week look ahead schedules.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Suffolk’s scheduling standards of practice (SOPs), and Scheduling theory/calculations.
• Develop monthly regional PowerPoint presentations and take the lead in discussions with regional leaders to evaluate projects that require special attention
• Validate and Reconcile data between different platforms such as Oracle P6, Microsoft Power BI, Deltek Acumen, Graphic Schedule, QuickBase & Microsoft Excel.
• Generate Enterprise(Portfolio) level monthly schedule reports to Presidents & COO’s communicating- Schedule variances, Schedule trends, Quality Metrics, Schedule Risk Status, and action Plans for recovery.
• Implement quality control measures on project schedules, with a specific focus on Suffolk’s Project and Activity Codes, which are fundamental components of schedule analytics.

Requirements

• Working Knowledge of Oracle P6 Enterprise Scheduling Software.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required, demonstrating a consistent commitment and ability to work with diverse work groups and individuals on a high-pressure environment.
• Prior commercial/residential construction experience, especially vertical and high-rise projects, is preferred.
• Basic understanding of reviewing and interpreting Contract Drawings/Line Drawings, Contract Documents, and Specifications.
• Working knowledge of Database & BI tools such as MS Access, SQL, and Microsoft PowerBI is a plus, but not required.
• Willing to learn and adapt to new construction tech advancements - IT Automation, Data Analytics, Data Visualization and Machine Learning.
• Proficient in Oracle P6 Enterprise Scheduling Software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to apply appropriate communication techniques to various individuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Applications - Excel, Project & PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Structural engineering and/or Construction Management with 1-3 years of Planning & Scheduling Experience.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance