project controls planner

Bechtel

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Requisition ID: 292123</b></p>
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<li><b>Relocation Authorized: National - Single</b></li>
<li><b>Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project</b></li>
<li><b>Work Location: Pecos , TX</b></li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:</b></h2>
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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.</p>
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Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security &amp; Environmental; Energy; Mining &amp; Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.</p>
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Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Project Overview:</b></h2>
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Bechtel Infrastructure&rsquo;s Renewables &amp; Clean Power business line is seeking qualified project controls professionals for a forthcoming combined cycle power plant project planned in Texas. The project team will be based in Reston, VA; following contract award, selected candidates will relocate to designated project site in Pecos, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the re-emerging power business.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Summary:</b></h2>
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The role of the Start-up Planner requires good grounding in engineering work processes, planning and schedule analysis and EPC project management requirements. The Start-up Planner provides key support to the Start-up manager and delivery team project controls groups in collating, analyzing and reporting against start up, testing and punch list clearance progress, accurately reflecting deliverable achievements, forecasting future achievements and identifying potential opportunities and challenges. Reporting to the Start-Up manager with a functional line of responsibility to the Planning Manager, working in collaboration with project controls and contracts and procurement, the Start-up Planner is an important team player in achieving our challenging goals.<br>
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The candidate for this position must be a self-starter, able to work independently while remaining a team player, and capable of bringing potential scenarios and solutions to the table for group evaluation and scenario studies. The experience and skill set of the candidate is to include the following:</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Major Responsibilities:</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Establishes, maintains, and forecasts the schedule for all commissioning and startup activities</li>
<li>Interfaces with the construction team regularly regarding system turnover packages, including scope, sequencing, and schedule</li>
<li>Works closely with Engineering and Supply Chain to help prioritize and sequence their activities / deliverables to support testing and commissioning</li>
<li>Develops, maintains, and forecasts commissioning and startup progress curves</li>
<li>Develops critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics</li>
<li>Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements</li>
<li>Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule</li>
<li>Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules</li>
<li>Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education and Experience Requirements:</b></h2>
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Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.</p>
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Qualification in an engineering or construction discipline, with requisite project experience:</p>
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<li>At least 10 years of relevant experience in project controls planning, construction and engineering.</li>
<li>At least three years of experience on a project jobsite as a construction planner, preferably with at least one assignment as a start-up planner, shutdown outage planner or maintenance planner, ideally with experience in setting up testing reporting systems.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Skilled in oral and written communication with demonstrated skill to present information to management and clients</li>
<li>Proficient with PC operating systems and various essential software applications; advanced knowledge of multiple discipline-specific programs currently utilized at Bechtel, such as Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.</li>
<li>Ability to take initiative in project related tasks and coordination with various stakeholders</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure effective project delivery</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team atmosphere</li>
<li>Has an intermediate familiarity with engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes as executed by Bechtel</li>
<li>Proven data management skills, ideally with some database development background.</li>
<li>Able to carry out document research in a logical, structured manner</li>
<li>Possesses an intermediate understanding of conducting Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis.</li>
<li>Proven data management skills, ideally with some database development background.</li>
<li>Able to carry out document research in a logical, structured manner</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Total Rewards/Benefits:</b></h2>
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For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:</b></h2>
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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.</p>
<p>We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of &quot;One Team,&quot; respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.</p></div></div></div><br>
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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to </i></b><b>acesstmt@bechtel.com</b></p></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

27 Management PC Scheduling

McDermott

<div><p><b>Job Overview:
</b></p><p>The Senior Planner uses McDermott's Planning/Scheduling discipline practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Planning/Scheduling discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Planning/Scheduling discipline. They solve complex problems and use their discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Planner impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the Planning/Scheduling team and other related teams and ensures that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.</p></div>
<br><div><div>Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we&rsquo;ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
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For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.</div></div>
<br><div><p><b>Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Perform schedule analysis using Project Management software including Primavera P6, Deltek Fuse &amp; Risk, and Microsoft Project
</li><li>Support project baseline creation during the project initiation and setup phase
</li><li>Facilitate detailed multi-discipline scope reviews
</li><li>Provide project schedule support and mentor junior planners as required
</li><li>Develop and maintain logically linked level 3 and level 4 activity schedules, for marine scope installation projects in the Oil and Gas Industry (pipelines, subsea, platforms, HDD), according to precedence flow planning, using best practices
</li><li>Produce workforce histograms and progress and quantity curves in connection with the schedules
</li><li>Maintain and review the sequence of Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Construction, Hook-Up, and Commissioning, and other operations for control of critical path and overall project durations
</li><li>Elevate and expedite operations that are delaying the schedule and analyze changes to the schedule to meet unforeseen conditions
</li><li>Create and Monitor schedule compliance, key performance, factors, and provide analysis of variations to baseline data
</li><li>Identify factors, both current and potential, that may delay the schedule. Assess actions for recovery and improvement and analyze changes to the schedule to meet unforeseen conditions
</li><li>Lead and deliver initiatives</li></ul></div>
<br><div><p><b>Essential Qualifications and Education:
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Project Management/Engineering/Construction/Business Management or equivalent combinations of technical training or experience required
</li><li>7-10 years of EPCIC experience with Onshore or Offshore Oil and Gas or Power Generation related projects
</li><li>Planning/Scheduling experience for Large LNG or Topside Fabrication projects preferred
</li><li>Have solid commands of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office software
</li><li>Must be able to use advanced features in Excel (curves, histograms, dynamic tables, formulas, etc.)
</li><li>Able to produce and maintain logically linked activity schedules, according to precedence flow in EPCIC planning, using best practices
</li><li>Able to produce and assess progress curves, histograms, variance reports, and critical paths
</li><li>Able to analyze project status and performance, deviations, performance factors, forecasts, and workarounds
</li><li>Must be able to produce multidisciplinary logically linked activity schedules, according to precedence flow in planning, using best industry practices
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with team members and management
</li></ul><p>#LI-RA2</p></div>

Senior Planner

Buro Happold

<div><p>Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your interest in Project Controls Engineering might just make you our new <b>Senior Technician Project Controls</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.</b></p><p>
From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it&rsquo;ll be anything but ordinary.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Your next role</b></p><p>
Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.</p><p>
You&rsquo;ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that&rsquo;s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Your key duties</b></p><p>
We are seeking a <b>Senior Technician Project Controls</b> to support design-stage planning and scheduling across multi‑discipline engineering teams. The role involves developing and managing design programmes, tracking progress, identifying delays, and ensuring coordination between architecture, structure, MEP, and specialist disciplines.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Develop and maintain the Design Master Programme from concept to IFC.</li><li>
Coordinate schedules for all design disciplines and integrate into a unified plan.</li><li>
Track design progress, prepare reports, and highlight risks or delays.</li><li>
Manage design interfaces and dependencies across teams.</li><li>
Support authority approvals, permit schedules, and external stakeholder timelines.</li><li>
Conduct schedule risk reviews and assess impact of design changes.</li><li>
Use Primavera P6 / MS Project to maintain high‑quality schedules.</li><li>
Support project managers during design reviews, value engineering, and tender preparation.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Your skills and experience</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering or related field.</li><li>
7+ years planning experience, with at least 3 in a design consultancy.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of design workflows and multi‑discipline coordination.</li><li>
Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and reporting tools.</li><li>
Excellent communication, analytical, and coordination skills.</li></ul><p><b>
What we offer you</b></p><p>
Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world&rsquo;s most respected consultancies.</p><ul><li>
Hybrid working arrangements</li><li>
Attractive salary and benefits package</li><li>
A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you</li><li>
Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions</li><li>
An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won&rsquo;t be far from the exceptional.</li></ul><p><b>
At Buro Happold, everyone else&rsquo;s extraordinary is just our everyday.</b></p><p><b>
Apply today and be a part of our legacy.</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
A place for everyone</b></p><p>
Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
</p><p>Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other&rsquo;s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don&rsquo;t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.</p><p>
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.</p><p>
Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.</p></div><p></p>

Senior Technician - Project Controls Engineer

GSO Qatar

<p>GSO Qatar is seeking a results-driven <b>Lead Planning Engineer</b> to head the planning and scheduling function across major Oil &amp; Gas EPC projects. The role requires leadership of the planning team, full ownership of project schedules, and strategic oversight of project controls to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.</p><p>The Lead Planner will act as the focal point between project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and client representatives, ensuring schedule integrity and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p>Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning Strategy &amp; Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead the development of integrated EPC baseline schedules (Level 3 &amp; Level 4).</li><li>Establish and manage project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).</li><li>Oversee resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules.</li><li>Supervise and mentor planning engineers and project control staff.</li></ul><p>Schedule Control &amp; Performance Monitoring</p><ul><li>Monitor overall project progress and performance (SPI, CPI, productivity trends).</li><li>Conduct critical path analysis and float management.</li><li>Identify potential delays and implement mitigation/recovery plans.</li><li>Review subcontractor schedules and ensure alignment with master program.</li></ul><p>Project Controls &amp; Risk Management</p><ul><li>Lead schedule risk assessments and scenario simulations.</li><li>Support variation analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) claims preparation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with contract requirements and client procedures.</li></ul><p>Reporting &amp; Client Interface</p><ul><li>Prepare executive-level progress reports and dashboards.</li><li>Present planning updates in client and management meetings.</li><li>Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.</li><li>Ensure reporting accuracy in accordance with QatarEnergy and major operator standards.</li></ul><p>Qualifications &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related discipline).</li><li>12+ years of experience in Oil &amp; Gas EPC planning.</li><li>Minimum 5 years in a leadership or supervisory planning role.</li><li>Strong experience in onshore/offshore projects within Qatar or GCC.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory).</li><li>Strong knowledge of project controls, cost engineering, and contract management.</li></ul><p>Preferred Certifications</p><ul><li>PMP Certification.</li><li>Primavera P6 Professional Certification.</li><li>Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM).</li></ul><p>Core Competencies</p><ul><li>Leadership and team management</li><li>Strategic scheduling and risk mitigation</li><li>Strong analytical and reporting capability</li><li>High-level client communication</li><li>Ability to manage fast-track, high-value projects</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Lead Planning Engineer

Azizi Developments

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  We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Planner with specialized experience in contract-based project environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules and cost plans, ensuring they fully reflect contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables. Experience in mitigating risk, supporting claims analysis, and providing strategic insights to ensure projects are delivered on time and within contractual boundaries.
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   Key Responsibilities
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   Develop and maintain integrated master project schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project) for all phases of projects, from tender to close-out.
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   Analyse contract documents (Scope of Work, Terms &amp; Conditions, Milestone Schedules) to extract and integrate all schedule-related obligations into the baseline plan.
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   Monitor project progress, perform critical path analysis, and identify potential delays or deviations from the contractual baseline.
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   Prepare detailed time-impact analyses and extension of time (EOT) claims, providing robust schedule forensic support for contractual negotiations.
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   Develop and update resource-loaded schedules and cost-loaded schedules where required by contract.
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   Produce and present clear, concise planning reports (weekly/monthly) for internal management and external clients, highlighting progress, risks, and compliance with contractual milestones.
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   Liaise with project managers, commercial teams, and site engineers to validate progress and incorporate changes or variations into the schedule.
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   Participate in contract review meetings, providing planning expertise on scheduling implications of change orders and variations.
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   Maintain meticulous records of schedule updates, progress reports, and correspondence to support contractual integrity and potential dispute resolution.
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   Qualifications &amp; Experience
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
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   Minimum of
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    5-7 years
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   of proven experience as a Planner,
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    specifically within contracting, construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
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   Demonstrable experience in
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    contractual planning
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   , including baseline development aligned with contract documents, delay analysis methodologies (Time Impact, Windows), and claims preparation.
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    Essential:
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   High proficiency in industry-standard planning software,
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    particularly Oracle Primavera P6.
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   Advanced skills in Microsoft Project and Office Suite.
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   Solid understanding of project controls principles, Earned Value Management (EVM), and key performance indicators (KPIs).
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   Excellent knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, JCT) and their implications for scheduling and progress measurement.
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   Competencies &amp; Skills
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    Analytical &amp; Detail-Oriented:
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   Exceptional ability to analyze complex contracts and translate them into logical, actionable schedules.
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    Communication:
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   Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present schedule data and contractual implications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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    Proactive &amp; Risk-Aware:
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   Anticipates scheduling conflicts and contractual risks before they impact the project.
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    Dispute-Savvy:
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   Understanding of the role of planning in claims, disputes, and resolution processes.
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    Collaborative:
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   Team player able to work effectively with project delivery, commercial, and client teams.
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Planning Engineer- Pods Factory

UNii

<p>Project Planner</p><p>Job Purpose</p><p>Support the Monitoring &amp;amp; Work Performance (MWP) function by analyzing project data, monitoring the full project and portfolio lifecycle, and providing management with actionable insights for decision making. Responsible for developing KPIs, dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that ensure the MATAR project portfolio is effectively</p><p>monitored, controlled, and aligned with organizational objectives.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Operational &amp;amp; Analytical</p><p> Conduct in depth data analysis to identify trends, risks, issues, and performance insights across projects,</p><p>programs, and the overall portfolio.</p><p> Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualization tools that provide clear, actionable information to management and stakeholders.</p><p> Define, track, and report KPIs and metrics to evaluate business and project performance.</p><p> Monitor project timelines, cost tracking, budgeting, and cash flow, highlighting underperformance and recommending corrective actions.</p><p> Perform statistical analyses on portfolio data and optimize data collection systems to improve efficiency and data quality.</p><p> Maintain and update portfolio databases, ensuring accuracy of CAPEX dashboard information.</p><p> Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend enhancements to monitoring tools,</p><p>systems, and methodologies.</p><p> Stay updated on emerging technologies, reporting tools, and industry trends related to project monitoring and planning.</p><p>Portfolio &amp;amp; Performance Management</p><p> Evaluate and categorize the MWP portfolio in alignment with business objectives and budgeting requirements.</p><p> Track implementation of corrective actions to keep programs and projects on schedule and within approved parameters.</p><p> Ensure all monitoring and control tools remain fitforpurpose and aligned with the department&rsquo;s monitoring strategy.</p><p> Engage with stakeholders regularly to gather accurate project data and ensure reporting completeness.</p><p>Communication &amp;amp; Coordination</p><p> Liaise with project teams and other departments to ensure seamless data flow and accurate reporting.</p><p> Communicate underperformance, root cause findings, and mitigation recommendations to relevant stakeholders.</p><p> Provide continuous reporting support to Management for informed and strategic decision making.</p><p>Other Duties</p><p> Support departmental initiatives and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Head of Department.</p><p>Qualifications, Experience &amp;amp; Skills</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>Essential:</p><p> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field.</p><p>Preferred:</p><p> Certification or training in project planning, data analytics, project controls, or portfolio management.</p><p>Experience</p><p>Essential:</p><p> Minimum 5&ndash;7 years of experience in project planning, data analysis, project controls, or</p><p>portfolio/performance management.</p><p>Preferred:</p><p> Experience with engineering or construction project portfolios.</p><p> Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and develop performance dashboards.</p><p>JobSpecific Skills</p><p> Strong analytical and statistical skills for identifying trends, anomalies, and performance deviations.</p><p> Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), dashboards, and reporting systems.</p><p> Ability to develop KPIs and performance metrics for projects and portfolios.</p><p> Experience in cost and schedule monitoring, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.</p><p> Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</p><p> Ability to work in highpressure environments, handle multiple priorities, and deliver accurate outputs.</p><p> Strong computer and database management skills.</p><p>Core Competencies</p><p> Analytical Thinking</p><p> Communication</p><p> Problem Solving</p><p> Planning &amp;amp; Organizing</p><p> Stakeholder Engagement</p><p> Attention to Detail</p><p> Continuous Improvement</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Project Planner

Astronics

<div><p><b>Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems</b> (AES) is seeking a <b>Buyer Planner</b> to join our diverse and cohesive Supply Chain Management Team in <b>Kirkland, WA</b>.</p>
<p><b>JOB SUMMARY</b></p>
<p>Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.</p>
<p><b>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS</b></p>
<p>The Buyer/Planner applies company standards, policies, procedures, and best practices in performing the following:</p>
<ul><li>Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases, primarily with established suppliers.</li>
<li>Reviews and interprets MRP and other sales order output to ensure appropriate inventory requirements are planned and changes are implemented.</li>
<li>Responds to purchase requisitions.</li>
<li>Resolves invoicing, documentation, scheduling and quality discrepancies.</li>
<li>Creates and maintains vendor and item cards in supply chain management or other enterprise-wide systems.</li>
<li>Ensures material quality standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized.</li>
<li>Gathers quotations, examines bids and places purchase orders within authorized spend and guidelines. Ensures flow-down of requirements.</li>
<li>Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.</li>
<li>Monitors and tracks vendor performance and internally escalates on non-performance concerns.</li>
<li>May support periodic supplier business reviews (SBR).</li>
<li>Monitors inventory levels of assigned commodities and parts, suggesting changes to order point levels and order quantities to optimize inventory investment.</li>
<li>All other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<p>This position may require knowledge of SOX / 404 internal audit controls and related documentation.</p>
<p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></p>
<p><b>Education/Experience:</b></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree from four-year college and/or a combination of certifications (APICS and/or CPSM) and/ or 2-5 years of experience in a related manufacturing environment.</li>
<li>Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma a plus.</li>
<li>Demonstrates familiarity in the essential functions of the position including:
<ul><li>Supplier management</li>
<li>Purchase Order lifecycle management</li>
<li>Supplier quality</li>
</ul></li><li>Manufacturing environment in a related industry preferred.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Competencies:</b></p>
<p>As a developing professional, the Buyer/Planner will display the following competencies:</p>
<ul><li>Performing Administrative Activities: Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.</li>
<li>Communicating with Persons Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.</li>
<li>Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:<b> </b>Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.</li>
<li>Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.</li>
<li>Problem Sensitivity: The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.</li>
<li>Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.</li>
<li>Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.</li>
<li>Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Technical Skills:</b></p>
<ul><li>Microsoft Office Suite</li>
<li>Database user interface and query software</li>
<li>Enterprise resource planning ERP software</li>
<li>Project management software</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Work Environment:</b></p>
<ul><li>The Buyer Planner will work primarily in a controlled office environment</li>
<li>Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS</b></p>
<ul><li><p>As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.</p>
</li><li><p>An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.</p>
</li></ul><p><b>Base salary range for the Buyer/Planner is $29.14 - $43.71. Mid-point is $36.42/hour.</b></p>
<p>Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.</p>
<p><b>Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:</b></p>
<ul><li><b>Stay Healthy</b> ? Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&amp;D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity</li>
<li><b>Save for the Future</b> ? 401K &amp; Employee Stock Purchase Plan</li>
<li><b>Find Balance </b>? Employee Assistance Program, Hybrid work arrangements</li>
<li><b>Time for You</b> ? Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours, plus 12 Paid Holidays</li></ul></div>

Buyer/Planner (2026-024)

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