Senior Planning Engineer

Decima International

We are looking for a driven and capable Senior Planning Engineer to support us with the development of multiple data center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This is a client-facing role. You will be responsible for performing more complex aspects of planning and scheduling, including planning, change management, scheduled maintenance, and multi-project resource management.

We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment. We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish a strong relationship with the client and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel.
• Prepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Work with the client and contractors to establish work breakdown structures (WBS), CPM baseline schedules, and integrated master schedules (IMS).
• Load schedules with resource and cost information.
• Perform resource analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and resource strain.
• Update, maintain, and revise monthly and weekly schedules and reports.
• Coordinate and conduct reviews of consultants, contractors, and vendor schedules, to ensure plans are achievable and meet the client s standards and contract specifications.
• Report on comparisons of monthly schedule updates - including changes, delays, or accelerations.
• Developing and implementing an earned value system (EVM) that accurately measures project work progress and performance.
• Identify program and project risks and provide recommendations to mitigate the impact of these risks.
• Perform what-if and delay analyses as needed.
• Act as the primary communication link between the company and clients regarding contracts and project progress and the ability to handle client demands.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.