Graduate Planner - T&D Construction

Civil, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying.

About Burns & McDonnell

Working from more than 75 offices around the world, Burns & McDonnell designs and builds critical infrastructure. Our family of companies - driven by engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists - delivers projects grounded in safety and a desire to make a difference as we make our clients successful. Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned.

Our Construction Team is Designed to Build
Whatever you’re building, wherever you’re building it, our construction teams take your project through to the finish, delivering a safe and efficient project site.

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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary and bonus programme.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Private medical and dental coverage.
  • Comprehensive benefits including sickness pay, income protection, flexible work arrangements, tuition support, and more.
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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Glasgow
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Construction/Project Management

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