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Burns & McDonnell

Graduate Planner- Construction

Burns & McDonnell

Location: Birmingham, UK

Contract:

Salary: Not specified

Work type: Not specified

Posted: 14 days ago

Deadline: Open

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This is a Graduate Project Controls Specialist/Planner role supporting project scheduling, cost control, progress tracking, and reporting for construction/engineering projects.

Description

The Graduate Project Controls Specialist/ Planner will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.

  • Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.

  • Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.

  • Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

  • Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.

  • Responsible for following project execution plans.

  • Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.

  • Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.

  • Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.

  • Assist with the development of a cash flow.

  • Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.

  • Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule.

  • Assist with resource loading of a schedule.

  • Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports.

  • Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.

  • Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress.

  • Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system.

  • Assist with verifying progress measurements.

  • Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves.

  • Assist with material takeoffs.

  • Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.

  • Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required or;

  • Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

  • Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.

  • OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain

How to apply

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Location: Kansas City, USA

Industry: Construction

At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists do more than plan, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — we partner with you on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place. Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. As dedicated owners, we work through challenges until they’re resolved, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals. We apply this commitment to our communities, too. We live and work in the same cities you call home, so we share a passion to keep them strong and healthy. From fundraising events and community cleanups to educational outreach and mentorship — especially when it comes to sharing our passion for STEM — our professionals work to make our communities thrive.

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