Project Controls Planner Lead

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The Project Controls Lead Planner is responsible for leading the Planning & Scheduling and Progress Measurement departments throughout all project phases. The Lead Planner supports the Project Management Team and is also accountable to Division Project Controls Management. The Lead Planner is responsible for schedule preparation, maintenance, and management for projects and programs. The Lead Planner drives the Project Controls scope at the project level and is also accountable for ensuring methodology and practices are consistent and aligned with company procedures. The Lead Planner is a proactive self-starter with a proven ability to work independently and efficiently. Leading and implementing continual improvement efforts and focusing on opportunities for risk mitigation is a key responsibility of this position. The Lead Planner is responsible for training and development of junior project controls personnel. As such, they must have in-depth knowledge of the Planning function.

• GENERAL:
• Lead the project controls planning team on large and highly complex EPC projects.
• Provides oversight and direction in the areas of scheduling, change management, and risk management.
• Provides technical guidance for decisions by key stakeholders.
• Supports development of the constructability process, (the how it's built) & related interdependencies between Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication and Construction in support of feasibility studies.
• Responsible for mentoring and evaluations of project controls personnel under their leadership.
• Interacts with Operations and represents the Company in the best manner to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives.
• Interpret the project contract and assist the Project Manager in its application.
• Supports the development of the Project Controls Execution Plan.
• Responsible for proper setup and implementation of Project Controls systems.
• Attend all meetings concerning progress and schedule.
• Supports the preparation of the project close-out report.
• Responsible for ad hoc tasks as required by Division Project Controls Leadership.
• Support development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) on complex projects.
• Ensures adherence to Company systems and processes.
• Responsible for accuracy of project controls reports.
• Actively looks for areas of improvement on project and company standards.
• SCHEDULE:
• Leads coordination between the project manager, discipline engineers, construction managers, subcontractors, and the client build a comprehensive baseline schedule and narrative.
• Oversees the development, maintenance, review, and analysis of the project schedule.
• Maintains outstanding issues logs and coordinate follow up as necessary.
• Monitor key dates, against dates defined in the main contract and any subcontracts.
• Supports the resource planning effort.
• Responsible for coordination with Subcontractors, communicating upcoming key dates and schedule items that may impact energy savings or project completion.
• Actively communicates areas of concern to project leadership.
• Recommends solutions or recovery plans for problem areas.
• Responsible for addressing contractual requirements related to the schedule.
• PROGRESS MEASUREMENT:
• Responsible for the proper setup and maintenance of the progress measurement system.
• Responsible for quantity surveying and progress measurement, and accuracy of the associated progress reports.  
• Oversees project progress and prepares necessary project reports as required by the project cadence.
• Accurately forecast, analyze and explain variances against monthly progress and resource utilization projections.
• CHANGE MANAGEMENT:
• Supports the Change Management process on the project.
• Buildings what-if schedules in support of the change management effort.
• Responsible for compiling contractual and supporting documentation for the change.
• Support the development of claims including back charges against subcontractors and vendors.
• RISK AND OPPORTNUITY MANAGEMENT:
• Supports the Project Risk and Opportunity Management (PROM) process.
• Assists with risk and opportunity analysis for all phases of the project.
• REPORTING:
• Responsible for accuracy of project controls weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Validates and reports on schedule performance against the baseline.
• Leads the weekly and monthly schedule review meetings.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• 4 year degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business, finance, or a related field or
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility.
• Has in-depth experience, knowledge, and skills in the Project Controls discipline.
• Ability to communicate effectively and organize work to meet deadlines set by others.
• Ability to work well with others in a cross functional department.
• Ability to manage and train planning personnel
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Travel Requirements

• 25% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

Physical Activities

• Climbing stairs.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

Environmental Conditions

• Quiet environment

Physical Demands

• Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds

ENFRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.