Construction Planning Analytics Manager

The Role

Suffolk is looking for a Planning (Scheduling) Analytics Manager with expertise in CPM scheduling, construction planning, data analytics, P6 administration, and corporate reporting.

The ideal candidate is a visionary with extensive experience in planning and is a subject matter expert in project scheduling, with a passion for applying cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of 100+ projects and predict schedule risks.
• Implement scheduling best practices and ensure compliance with Suffolk’s SOP.
• Advance technology & data by implementing cutting-edge tools to improve scheduling processes.
• Manage a small team of Planning Analysts and support planners ensuring the quality of their schedule product.
• Consolidate and finalize the monthly schedule status report for all active projects, ensuring accurate reflection of schedule variances and explanations in dashboards for KPIs and performance measurements.
• Conduct internal draft baseline reviews for projects over $5 million to ensure compliance with Suffolk SOP and identify schedule risks.
• Present findings to field operations.
• Analyze all projects in the portfolio using planning functional metrics, tripwires, schedule quality, historical data, dashboards, and tech tools to predict schedule risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct Deep Dive schedule analysis on at-risk projects using historical data and analytics, and present findings to regional leadership and corporate executives.
• Deploy external tech tools such as SmartPM, Acumen Fuse, Graphic schedule for schedule analysis and reporting.
• Manages P6 Administration for over one hundred users.
• As a Subject matter expert (SME) in P6, train and coach users on advanced P6 tricks and tips.
• Enhance tech tools and planning dashboards such as Planning Placemat, Quick Schedule, Focus App and Regional Summary to visually represent findings and insights.
• Utilize historical data and predictive analytics to enhance the accuracy of project planning and forecasting.
• Drive the integration of AI technologies into scheduling practices, collaborating with the data science team to pioneer industry-leading applications.
• Facilitate the integration of scheduling systems with advanced cost estimating platforms, ensuring superior project control and financial management.
• Champion innovative scheduling techniques and technologies that push the boundaries of traditional project management.
• Oversee P6 data governance to ensure data cleanliness for reporting and integration.
• Evaluate and identify the best technology tools available in the market to improve business processes.
• Pilot, implement, and train users on new tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project scheduling with a proven record in managing large-scale projects.
• 10+ years of P6 experience.
• A Subject matter expert (SME) who understands cost, and resource loading, administration, dataflow, and architecture, Highly proficient using Schedule analytical tools such as SmartPM, Steel ray and/or Acumen Fuse.
• Leading and mentoring junior team members.
• Active Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) from AACEI or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in Data analytical and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, PowerApps is a plus.
• Deep understanding of cost control methods, particularly in the domains of commercial and residential real estate, and healthcare construction.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, capable of conducting in-depth schedule analyses.
• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities, with experience working effectively alongside data science teams and other stakeholders to achieve technological integration and innovation.