Field Project Planner / Scheduler

We have a current opportunity for a Field Project Planner / Scheduler on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Lasalle. For further information about this position please apply.

Field Project Planner / Scheduler
Location: LaPorte, TX
6 - 15 Years of Experience
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Position Summary
The Field Project Quantity Surveyor (Electrical and Instrumentation) is responsible for:
* Gathering, validating, analyzing, and reporting on construction physical progress.
* Preparing quantity takeoffs for Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) commodities using issued-for-construction (IFC) engineered drawings to support project breakdown structures.
* Conducting routine field walk-throughs to quantify physically installed quantities.
* Supporting project controls and construction management efforts with accurate and timely earned value management (EVM) tasks.

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Typical Duties and Responsibilities

* Quantity Analysis & Reporting:
o Prepare quantity takeoffs and develop tabular and graphic progress reports.
o Follow established processes, procedures, and corporate reporting formats.

* Field Monitoring & Validation:

o Validate reported installed quantities from construction contractors.
o Reconcile discrepancies between engineering drawings and as-built quantities.
o Validate field change orders.

* Support for EVM & Reporting:

o Provide installed quantity data for EVM reporting.
o Assist in the preparation and updating of standard corporate construction progress and earned value reports.
o Develop alternatives to accommodate project changes and priorities.

* Team Collaboration & Meetings:

o Collaborate with the Lead Planner and Lead Cost Engineer on systems, tools, and routine reports.
o Participate in construction and project meetings, providing relevant updates and recommendations.
o Support home office staff with coordination and reporting of construction progress and earned value activities.
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Qualifications
* Education:
o Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.

* Experience:

o Proven experience as a project quantity surveyor in construction projects, particularly in industrial gases, oil & gas, or petrochemical industries.

* Skills:
o Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and using MS Excel.
o Experienced in scheduling software (Primavera P or Microsoft Project preferred).
o Knowledgeable in project management principles, including:
 Schedule development
 Resource management
 Risk analysis
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on teamwork.
* Other Details:
o Must be local (per diem ineligible).
o Based at an industrial construction job site.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.