Rider Levett Bucknall RLB · 7 hours ago
Project Controls - Planner
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRider Levett Bucknall RLB is an award-winning international firm specializing in property and construction consultancy. They are seeking a Pull Planner to coordinate and maintain the Last Planner® System for a large-scale construction project in Indiana, focusing on planning, scheduling, and implementing Lean construction practices.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of pull plans, phase plans, and weekly work plans
Facilitate planning sessions with trade partners, superintendents, and project managers to ensure accurate sequencing and reliable commitments
Translate pull‑planning outputs into detailed look‑ahead schedules and work with the scheduler for constraint logs
Monitor schedule performance and proactively identify risks, conflicts, and opportunities for improvement
Conduct weekly on‑site planning meetings with all trade partners
Ensure alignment between field teams, project management, and leadership regarding schedule expectations and workflow
Maintain clear documentation of commitments, constraints, and plan updates to provide to scheduler on site
Support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the project team. Look for ways to grow our business
Champion Lean principles and ensure consistent application of the Planner System
Track Percent Plan Complete (PPC), reasons for variance, and other key performance indicators
Coach trade partners and internal teams on Lean behaviors, planning discipline, and reliable promising
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflow reliability and productivity
Collaborate with project leadership to align planning activities with overall project milestones
Assist with reporting, forecasting, and schedule‑related communication to stakeholders
Support field teams in resolving constraints and maintaining steady workflow
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in construction planning, scheduling, or Lean facilitation (Pull Planning experience required)
Strong understanding of Planner Systems and Lean construction methodologies
Experience working directly with trade partners and field teams
Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., P6)
Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to work on-site in Indiana weekly for the duration of the project (1–2 years)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading collaborative planning sessions
Benefits
Extensive opportunities for professional growth
Excellent compensation and benefits package
Company
Rider Levett Bucknall RLB
RLB. Where people make progress. For over 240 years, RLB has thrived by bringing together the right people and doing things the right way.
1001-5000 employees
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