Lead Planner / Scheduler - USA
Multiple positions | 10+ years experience
Overview
We are looking for strong Lead Planner / Schedulers with solid Primavera P6 capability, site presence, and the confidence to work directly with construction supervision, subcontractors, and project leadership. Heavy mechanical / MEP-intensive construction experience is important, and semiconductor, cleanroom, advanced manufacturing, government, or USACE project experience would all be advantageous.
Scope
Candidates should have proven strong site-based planning and progress validation experience. We are looking to build a team who can handle recovery planning and scenario analysis capability on a range of projects.
If you have confidence operating on a live execution project with multiple interfaces, and you can work closely with both project management and construction teams, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
You will lead the development, maintenance, and improvement of the project schedule covering mechanical, electrical, and related delivery scopes.
You will spend regular time in the field validating progress, installed quantities, construction constraints, and actual workface status with supervisors and subcontractors. You’ll obtain accurate construction data, challenge reported progress where required, and reflect verified information in schedule updates and forecasts.
You will identify and monitor critical and near-critical path activities, with particular focus on mechanical, electrical, utility, turnover, and interface-driven work fronts.
You will develop what-if scenarios, resequencing options, and recovery plans in response to delays, constraints, or changes in execution. You’ll work with project management and construction leadership to evaluate acceleration, mitigation, and alternative delivery strategies.
You will coordinate with client representatives, subcontractors, procurement teams, and other stakeholders to align scope boundaries, handoffs, and schedule assumptions. You’ll support integration with civil works, inspections, approvals, energization, and turnover activities.
You will maintain schedule records that demonstrate progress, delay events, resequencing, and the impact of site conditions or change on planned execution. You’ll support change management processes, including schedule impact assessment and input to commercial discussions.
You will produce weekly and monthly schedule updates, narratives, and performance reports for project leadership and stakeholders. You’ll support progress measurement, productivity tracking, and reporting requirements, including earned value where applicable.
You will identify schedule risks related to access, labor, subcontractor performance, long-lead materials, utilities, inspections, and turnover readiness. You’ll monitor mitigation measures and escalate issues with defined recommendations.
You will maintain structured and current schedule documentation, including bases, assumptions, narratives, and supporting records in accordance with project and company requirements.
You’ll communicate with project management, superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors, and lead planning coordination for the site team.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred. A relevant scheduling or project controls certification is advantageous.
Proven experience as a lead or senior planner / scheduler on major building, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, cleanroom, or MEP-intensive construction projects.
Strong Primavera P6 capability, including schedule development, updating, critical path analysis, progress measurement, and recovery planning in execution.
Demonstrated site-based approach: willing to get outside, engage directly with construction teams, challenge status, and build practical what-if solutions.
Experience working on lump sum projects and managing complex contractor, subcontractor, and stakeholder interfaces. USACE or government project experience is beneficial.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Why OGCS Global?
At OGCS Global, we provide more than just planning support – we help project teams think differently about execution. You’ll join a team of experienced professionals recognized for their ability to bring clarity, discipline, and foresight to project work.
Apply now to be considered for OGCS Global’s Project Controls team.
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please submit your resume and a short statement of availability using the form below.