Lead Planner

Job description / Role

• Provides leadership to the Planning/Scheduling Group and in conjunction with the Project Controls Manager assigns priorities.
• Selects, trains and supervises a staff qualified to analyze and schedule activities pertinent to the design, engineering and construction of projects.
• Coordinates, supervises and checks the work of those scheduling personnel assigned to projects under his/her direction.
• Develops policies and procedures to improve the adequacy and efficiency of the planning and scheduling activities.
• Provides project management consultation on factors affecting the timely completion of projects and performs special analysis for manpower loading and for performance progress.
• Frequently interfaces with client and upper level management.
• Analyzes drawings, specifications and statements of work in the preparation of networks for project planning and scheduling man-loading, materials, equipment, installation and testing, support facilities and costs.
• Prepares master critical path type and time scaled overall schedules.
• Prepares plans and schedules, status reports and performance evaluations.
• Analyzes and/or reviews progress reports against the schedule.
• Develops and maintains manpower estimates and equipment and material delivery requirements.
• Monitors material status reports against construction schedules and reviews them with Contracts and Construction Groups.
• Maintains liaison with the project and the field for schedule revision and update.
• Supports Project Management in accomplishing project status review and performance control.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate under the direction of the Project Controls Manager

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications:
• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering discipline preferably with a PMP or PSP certification.
• 15 years of directly related experience in planning & scheduling both engineering & construction activities.
• Effective oral and written communication, reporting & presentation skills.
• Ability to interact and coordinate with multiple stakeholders for development of interface management programs.
• Proficiency in scheduling software including Primavera P6.2,Claim Digger, Schedule Analyzer and other presentation software like MS Office, Visio, Crystal Reports, etc.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.