Construction Services Planner

About the role

The Construction Service Planner is responsible for planning, layout, and constructability support for multi-trade construction projects, focusing on field efficiency, prefabrication readiness, and installation optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop job-specific construction layouts to support efficient installation and sequencing across trades
• Create and maintain construction services drawings (including temporary power, lighting, underground, overhead, and rough-in layouts) using CAD-based tools
• Affix with jobsite layout as required in coordination with the Director of Construction Services and field leadership
• Identify opportunities for prefabrication based on project scope, schedule, and labor strategy
• Serve as a technical liaison between Construction Services, Project Management, Prefabrication, BIM/CAD, and Field Operations
• Support the prefabrication teams by providing accurate layouts, material requirements, and installation intent
• Collaborate with prefabrication teams to ensure designs are buildable, standardized where possible, and aligned with field installation methods
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to prefabrication and field workflows
• Serve as a technical resource to field leadership, foreman, and project manager on installation methods and constructability
• Identify print errors, conflicts, or deficiencies and communicate findings to project management and field leadership for resolution
• Assist with training and knowledge transfer related to new tools, methods, and prefabricated assemblies
• Determine appropriate materials and installation approaches based on job specifications and project requirements
• Stay current on emerging construction technologies, tools, materials, and installation techniques
• Participating in trade shows, training and industry events as required to support continuous improvement
• Help establish and document best practices for repetitive work and standardized construction assemblies
• Collaborate with project management, estimating, BIM/CAD, prefabrication, warehouse, purchasing, safety, and field operations to ensure coordinated execution
• Support construction services initiatives and assist the broader team as business needs require

Qualifications

• Journey-level trade experience and/or bachelor’s degree in construction management
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, preferably in a multi-trade environment
• Ability to exchange accurate information with clients and internal teams
• Knowledge of CAD-based layout tools (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both field and office teams