Planner/Scheduler - 641822

Job Title: Planner/Scheduler - 641822

Location: Superior, WI

Pay Range: $60–67/hour (salary; straight time for OT)

Work Hours: Onsite

Type of Employment: Contract-to-Hire (1 years, CTH after 6 months or extension likely)

Start: January

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Planner/Scheduler for a growing company in the Energy / Heavy Industrial industry. This is one of the first positions in the project controls group at this site, requiring a highly independent candidate with experience managing capital project schedules up to $80M per year. Local candidates with energy or heavy industrial scheduling experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

As a Planner/Scheduler, you will support project execution and ensure accurate and reliable scheduling for capital projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain construction schedules based on project team feedback and contractor estimates.
• Load and maintain resources within the schedule.
• Analyze schedules for proper use of program-level standards, codes, layouts, and reports to ensure data integrity.
• Perform QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for conformance with contract scope and terms.
• Evaluate critical and near-critical path activity sequences.
• Identify schedule changes and trends, communicating deviations and impacts to the team.
• Ensure activity links are logic-driven and aligned with project deliverables, Project Execution Plan (PEP), Contracting Strategy, and Workforce Planning.
• Update schedule progress according to established processes and procedures.
• Participate in Interactive Planning and Lean Construction Planning Sessions.
• Monitor schedule performance against KPIs and provide updates to management.
• Verify schedule integrity, evaluate logic and float, and maintain overall schedule accuracy.
• Prepare schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis; lead progress communications and update meetings.
• Perform schedule analysis, including critical path, milestone deviations, and slippage, and assist in developing recovery plans.
• Support development of project schedule documentation such as Basis of Schedule or Schedule Management Plan.
• Integrate schedule data with cost management for a single source of truth.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project data management.
• Conduct field visits as needed and prepare daily/weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Create and monitor construction reports for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of relevant construction and schedule management experience.
• Working knowledge of CPM scheduling concepts and tools such as Primavera P6.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Apps, and digital tools such as Power BI.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or similar heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Knowledge of stage-gated project execution processes.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.