Planner; Scheduler - Mission Critical

The Role

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission‑critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. The role requires a degree in Engineering or Construction Management and expertise in planning vertical construction projects using Oracle Primavera P6. Candidates should be able to merge 3‑D BIM models with CPM schedules, apply lean (pull planning) methodologies, and use linear schedules and takt‑time analytics to improve production flows.

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with planning and developing construction schedules.
• Work with Project Executives to prepare proposal and preconstruction schedules.
• Use historical production data to develop activity durations and validate construction progress.
• Monitor and analyze progress on detailed construction schedules ranging from 2,500 to 5,000 activities.
• Update, analyze, and report status weekly at each project site.
• Reconcile discrepancies between actual vs. planned progress and facilitate an action plan with the project team.
• Help develop visual schedules as needed.
• Provide linear schedules as needed to view production sequences.
• Analyze repetitive workflows to ensure realistic achievable cycle times.
• Prepare concise monthly schedule narratives.
• Provide monthly metrics and Key Performance Indicators for executive reports.
• Ensure quality and excellence applying Suffolk’s Standards of Practice.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an applicable discipline.
• Experience in preparing CPM schedules for vertical construction projects.
• Proficient with Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Capable of managing multiple project schedules in the region.
• Can travel to regional project sites to assist project teams on a weekly basis.
• Willing to obtain an AACE PSP certified certification within 6 months of hire.
• Have excellent computer skills and willingness to learn new software applications.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information in a concise manner and to make recommendations on strategies to resolve project issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to apply appropriate communication techniques to various individuals.
• Positive customer service orientation toward internal and external clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating a consistent commitment and ability to work with diverse work groups and individuals.
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values:
  Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market‑leading medical and mental health benefits, dental and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, company‑paid and voluntary life insurance, tax‑deferred savings accounts, backup daycare days, short‑ and long‑term disability, commuter benefits, and more.

The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, use fine‑motor skills for keyboard and telephone use, stand, walk and reach with arms or hands, and perform tasks in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking may also be required.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Suffolk will not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment toward applicants or employees.

Base salary is one component of Suffolk’s total compensation package. Actual salaries may be based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, experience, education, and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy.