Planning and Scheduling Jobs
A Planning and Scheduling professional in the construction industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of construction projects by creating, monitoring and updating project schedules. They coordinate and integrate work across multiple teams, identify potential bottlenecks and develop solutions to keep the project on track. This role brings together all elements of a project, from initial planning to execution, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively, and project goals are met within stipulated timeframes. Their responsibilities also involve risk management, cost analysis, and communication with stakeholders.
A suitable candidate for this role should have excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills along with a deep understanding of construction processes. They should be proficient in using project management software and should have strong written and verbal communication skills. It's highly beneficial to have certifications such as the Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Primavera P6 certification. Prior roles that would provide valuable experience for a Planning and Scheduling position can include a Construction Project Coordinator, Construction Site Manager, or a Project Engineer.

Senior Regional Construction Scheduler - Los Angeles, CA
- CMTS LLC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 11 hours ago
- CMTS LLC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 11 hours ago
Required Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management....

Junior Scheduler - Los Angeles, CA
- CMTS LLC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 11 hours ago
- CMTS LLC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 11 hours ago
Required Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management Qualifications: In order to become a candidate...

Project Scheduler - Mission Critical Construction
- The Weitz Company
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 1 day ago
- The Weitz Company
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 1 day ago
Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails....

Project Scheduler-Los Angeles, CA
- CMTS LLC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 2 days ago
- CMTS LLC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 2 days ago
Required Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management....

Program Scheduler-Los Angeles, CA
- CMTS LLC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 2 days ago
- CMTS LLC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 2 days ago
Required Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management OR Graduation from a recognized college or university...

Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
- Advanced Technology Services
- Pontiac, IL
- 5 days ago
- Advanced Technology Services
- Pontiac, IL
- 5 days ago
. · Conducts weekly planning & scheduling meetings with Production to determine work order priorities, communicate work order status and alter planned maintenance activities if necessary. · Creates...
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Preferred - Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or equivalent related field of study....
Understanding of policies, methods, and procedures that includes advanced Planning and Scheduling techniques....
Possessing/working towards a 2-year business or construction management degree or applicable on-the-job experience is desirable....
Job Description Summary Shift Available: Wednesday - Saturday AM Shift Work Hours: 4 Days at 10 hours, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Location: Morris Plains, NJ Novartis is unable to offer relocation support...
Job Description Summary Shift Available: Sunday to Wednesday Shift Work Hours: 4 Days at 10 hours, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Location: Morris Plains, NJ Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for...
Advance your career with Advantage Technical and our respected partner in the medical device industry located in Bloomington, MN! We are looking for a talented Project Coordinator to become a key...
Services Project Coordinator-Remote CST Time
- Indianapolis, IN
- 2 hours ago
- Indianapolis, IN
- 2 hours ago
Submit accurate and thorough documentation of all interactions related to the project in appropriate technology tools (i.e., Installation Management System, myRedVest and Salesforce)....
Remote WorkYou also meet the following requirements: Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field experience AND 5 Years construction scheduling experience Strong attention to detail Strong...
of successful project controls planning and scheduling delivery....
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Planning and Schedulings offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Planning and Scheduling position
- Production Scheduling
- Certified in Production and Inventory Management
- APICS
- Commercial Construction
- Change Order Management
- CPM Scheduling
- Submittals
- Bluebeam
- Scope Development
- Change Orders
- Preconstruction
- Pre-Construction
- Project Controls
- Project Closeout
- Request For Information
- Construction Management
- Project Administration
- Lumion
- Project Scheduling
- Meeting Minutes
- Procore
- Bluebeam Revu
- Solar Panels
- Project Execution
- Primavera
- Document Control
- Long-Term Disability
- SketchUp
- Purchase Orders
- Project Planning
- Microsoft Project
- Specifications
- Estimating
- Forecasting
- Reimbursement
- Engineering
- Affirmative Action
- Procurement
- Implementation
- Punctual
- High School Diploma
- Prioritizing
- Written Communication
- Microsoft Outlook
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Events
- Budgets
- Project Coordination
- Reporting
- Education Experience
- Filing
- Regulations
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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