Manager, Project and Construction Planning

Manager, Project and Construction Planning

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Houston

Industry:

Utilities

Contact Name:

Alexis Dugan

Contact Phone:

+1 713 239 1058

Date Published:

12-May-2025


Position Overview

This position will be responsible for preparing and/or assisting in the preparation of construction plans and estimates for a fleet of energy-related projects, including utility-scale power generation construction, back-end environmental controls, plant improvement, fuel conversion, and facility deactivation. The role may also support active projects in execution, including management assessments, change orders, and baseline updates.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Exercise professional judgment and provide counsel to the DE&C Leadership Team

  • Comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, and controls

  • Provide planning and scheduling support for projects in development or in execution

  • Develop plans and schedules to support business prospects and emerging technologies

  • Summarize plans and schedules to support senior executive investment decision-making

  • Work with others to transform conceptual plans into project-ready baselines and execution plans

  • Analyze third-party plans and schedules to assess constructability and market competitiveness

  • Prepare Project Execution Plans (PEPs) and conduct project baseline reviews as required

  • Assess the impact of scope or schedule changes associated with active projects

  • Maintain a library/database of execution plans and schedules for various project types

  • Develop sound working relationships with project team members, contractors, and other stakeholders

  • Assess project plans and schedules to identify issues and recommend solutions


Technical Skills

  • Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, methods, and processes

  • Knowledge of construction work sequences, field disciplines, and workplace logistics

  • Understanding of key concepts for compiling requests-for-proposal, including sourcing strategies, execution techniques, and risk management

  • Experience in planning and scheduling large and small utility-scale power-related projects

  • Ability to identify, analyze, and provide solutions for project constructability issues

  • In-depth experience with Primavera is required

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Access is desirable

  • AutoCAD knowledge is a plus


Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction, or Business and 10 years of related experience

  • Construction management and/or field supervision experience is a strong plus

  • PMI certification is also a plus

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication and consensus building

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and provide guidance or coordinate team activities

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines and shifting priorities

  • Knowledge of project financing, accounting, and control systems is a plus

  • Some travel may be required to support group functions or specific project needs


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