Field Project Controls Planner - Adelanto, CA

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 104843 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes 

Why Black and Veatch?

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.   #LI-LP1

The Opportunity

This is a lead level position assigned to a role in Planning in may be in combination with Cost Engineering, Project Controls Management.  With minimal supervision, is responsible for independently applying advanced project controls techniques and analyses.  The level may handle commercial issues and will provide leadership and guidance to less experienced project control personnel. Has project team supervisory responsibilities.

 

This is a Field position based in Adelanto, CA. 

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. Our Project Controls Professionals are engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move seamlessly where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities

This Projects Controls Planner demonstrates the capability of leading the project control function of a project and able to influence internal and external clients. Lead facilitator of project forecasts. Recognizes issues and advises project team on matters affecting project execution. Supports proposal efforts.
•    Leads project controls schedule team in all planning and scheduling efforts, including float analysis, earned value, startup planning, and constructability.
•    As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics. 
•    Leads in schedule development and maintenance, including fragnet identification and resource leveling.
•    Develops and maintains earned value reports.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer Master's degree or local equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management. 

Minimum Qualifications

Four-year Bachelor's degree with eight or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with ten years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office.

 

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. 

Certifications

None specified

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment. Domestic or International travel may be required. Sitting, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, seeing, writing, reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, walking and standing for extended periods