Senior Construction Planner

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate construction activities across client projects.
• Support project controls and align timelines, resources, and budgets with project teams.
• Identify risks or delays and recommend planning adjustments to improve efficiency and meet milestones.
• Prepare and update planning documents, progress reports, and performance metrics for stakeholder decisions.
• Review construction plans and monitor contractor performance.
• Work independently with digital tools to communicate, report, and support remote clients.

Qualifications

• Strong construction and project planning skills to develop, maintain, and optimize detailed schedules.
• Project controls experience monitoring progress, timelines, and budgets and providing forecasts and reports.
• Knowledge of procurement and construction processes, including material, equipment, and contractor needs.
• Proficiency with scheduling software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools.
• Ability to analyze project data, identify risks, and propose practical mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated construction or engineering project experience, preferably in a senior or lead planning role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and attention to detail; able to work part-time remotely.