Project Planner jobs in Durham, NC

Summary
DPS Group is seeking a Project Planner Scheduler to support a large pharmaceutical capital construction project in Holly Springs, NC. This position will be responsible for visiting job sites to review job status, drafting, updating and reviewing project schedules, and driving adherence to pre-set project timelines.
This position is based in Holly Springs, NC, and the chosen candidate is required to live in the local area.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all phases of the construction planning & scheduling process, including the creation of proposal schedules, baseline schedule and ongoing schedule updates.
• Utilizes working knowledge of client’s scheduling software (Primavera P6).
• Develop reports and perform historical trending research.
• Update schedule status weekly, biweekly or monthly, depending on the project/program.
• Participate in project team meetings including financial forecasting session to ensure schedule and cost alignment.
• Interface with other departments and within the department and represent Project Management/Controls regarding schedule process and procedural issues.
• Ensures that all projects are statuses, placed in service, and closed out in appropriate timeframes in all operational systems.
• Ensure adherence to the scheduling procedure by developing weekly, monthly and long-term detailed critical path schedules.
• Perform workload, and union impact analysis, and forecast needs for internal and external resources.
• Participate in job walkdowns in the field.
• Prepares, builds and updates project schedules collaboratively with the project team.
• Performs schedule reviews to ensure effective and efficient best practices for scheduling are utilized. Diplomatically communicates review comments to the project team.
• Visits job sites regularly to review job status and applies construction sequencing knowledge to accurately update the project schedule for assigned projects.
• Participates in job pre-planning meetings, post construction meetings and monthly project status review meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related
• 3 years planning and scheduling experience in pharmaceutical/biotech construction
• Highly proficient in using Primavera P6 software
• Strong understanding of construction and engineering throughout project phases
• Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.

Additional
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continuous Learning –Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Seeks feedback to improve performance. Shares expertise with others. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Culture - Supports a culture of excellence. Contributes to a collaborative environment that rewards teamwork, mentorship, best-in-practice development, and pride in workmanship.
• Customer Services – Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Planning and Organizing – Prioritizes and Plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly, Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Use of Technology – Demonstrates required skills. Adapts to new technologies. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Language Ability - Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Mathematical Ability - Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability - Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The Company
DPS Group is a global EPCMV firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a ‘client-first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.


DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.


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