Construction Planner

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is currently seeking a Construction Planner to join the Power Delivery department in our client office in Amarillo, Texas. The Construction Planner will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and work coordination for all construction activities and personnel to achieve construction performance objectives.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to

• Ability to read and review engineering drawings and identify required bills of materials
• Implement the construction process for planning, execution, and the post-construction continuous learning cycle process for construction projects
• Create, maintain, and communicate the construction critical path schedule
• Create construction material work packages and identify, obtain, and allocate labor, material, and equipment
• Review construction project critical issues and escalate as necessary
• Provide input and support to ensure the continuous improvement of construction management processes and supporting systems
• Provide support for effective material management, forecasting, and budget management
• Responsible for work order data governance, appropriate utilization and ownership relative to the creation of master data, and work execution
• Implement construction planning, execution, and the post-construction continuous learning cycle process for the region
• Provide planning, scheduling, and work coordination for all construction labor resources to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of the construction portfolio
• Responsible for compliance with critical path schedules, work scope specifications, and construction O&M and capital project performance objectives
• Meet or exceed construction performance objectives with project management
• Identify, obtain, and allocate labor, materials, and equipment to support construction projects
• Oversee and communicate material forecast information to key stakeholders
• Lead and support team on receiving process and field returns process
• Maintain compliance with the company’s contractor safety policy and ensure all personnel adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Identify and share best practices, lessons learned, and process improvements.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, preferred and/or four (4) years of related work experience
• Comprehensive understanding of industrial facility operation and maintenance
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction techniques and field material requirements
• Strong understanding of concepts of lead time, manufacturing processes for commodities, and highly engineered equipment and fulfillment channels
• Must be able to effectively coordinate multiple workgroups and/or contractors of different disciplines
• Must have a strong command of the English language and possess good written and oral communication skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use critical path scheduling software
• Some travel to job sites to perform material coordination

Desired Education/Experience

• Experience related to operations/maintenance, planning, budgeting, or similar experience
• Proven project management capabilities with a track record of demonstrated results

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.