Senior Planner

**What You'll Be Doing**

• Responsible for collecting, examining, and preparing data for analysis across all stages of design, procurement, and construction.
• Regularly monitor and verify quantities against the plans (weekly or monthly), conduct thorough quantity checks, and ensure alignment with the latest approved schedule.
• Generate, maintain, and standardize detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations to provide insights at both the individual project and program levels.
• Conduct data analysis and generate reports that provide insights into overall program performance, interdependencies, and potential risks impacting both individual projects and the entire program.
• Collect, consolidate, and analyze project data from PMO, PMCMs, consultants, and other relevant sources.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of data across various reports and dashboards, performing regular quantity and progress checks.
• Create interactive dashboards that provide real-time visibility into project performance, allowing stakeholders to quickly assess progress and identify issues.
• Utilize Primavera P6 to create detailed project schedules, ensuring accurate tracking of project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Perform scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of changes in project scope, timelines, or resources, helping teams understand the implications of their decisions.
• Coordinate with PMO, PMCM, and consultant teams to gather and verify project updates and data submissions.
• Liaise with PMO/PMCM teams to align on reporting requirements and ensure data is timely, complete, and aligned with project management needs and requirements.
• Support planning and controls teams with detailed program-level analysis, including forecasting and identifying potential delays impacting the projects, phases, and the overall program.
• Ensure compliance with PMO governance, project controls plan, procedures, and reporting requirements, ensuring that all projects adhere to the program’s data management standards.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project efficiency, including cost variances, schedule adherence, and resource utilization metrics.
• Develop and maintain data collection methods to improve reporting accuracy and consistency.
• Identify data trends, patterns, and potential risks in project data, providing recommendations for performance improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis on data discrepancies and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Design and implement data quality metrics and control processes to enhance reporting accuracy.
• Provide training and support to team members on data analysis tools and reporting standards.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute data insights to facilitate decision-making.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements in data management and reporting workflows.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data analysis and project management.
• Conduct workshops, presentations, and demonstrations to showcase the capabilities and benefits of low-code platforms to teammates and internal stakeholders.
• Work with various Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) to collect data for analysis.

**What Required Skills You'll Bring**

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Data Analytics, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in a construction, engineering, or project management environment with a seven+ years of expreince.
• Proficient with intellectual tools (Power BI, Tableau etc.)
• Strong background in planning and project controls.
• Excellent knowledge of project management and construction data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and present findings clearly.
• Experience working with PMCMs and PMO teams is highly desirable.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start**

Not Applicable/None

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