Construction Planner

Role Description

Parsons is seeking a Planner & Scheduler II to support capital, maintenance, and infrastructure projects within a regulated utility environment. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules, along with supporting cost tracking and reporting to ensure successful project execution.

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in Primavera P6 and MSP across multiple projects using critical path method.
• Collaborate with project managers and operations staff to establish baselines, milestones, critical paths, schedule logic, and resource loading.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates, variance analysis, and schedule impact assessments.
• Prepare detailed reports and dashboards to communicate schedule performance to leadership and clients.
• Identify potential risks and delays, propose recovery plans, and support proactive problem-solving.
• Maintain historical schedule data for use in forecasting and future project planning.
• Support resource loading and allocation within the schedule to align manpower and equipment with project needs.
• Monitor schedule performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Collect, interpret, and report schedule and cost data and utilize scheduling and project controls tools for cost and schedule analysis.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Support initiatives that improve project delivery and performance.
• Recommend enhancements to scheduling accuracy and efficiency.
• Support improvements to project controls processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in scheduling for construction or federal contracting operations.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, critical path method (CPM), and project controls.
• Experience supporting utility, construction, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project (required).
• Strong understanding of scheduling logic, resource planning, and cost integration.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Requirements

• Background check required.
• An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Holidays to fit your busy lifestyle.