Execution Planning Manager

About the role

The Execution Planning Manager leads the creation of an execution plan during the proposal period and enhances it post-award, aligning it with the project schedule throughout the project lifecycle. This role uses Zachry’s Project Execution Planning Process (ZPEPP®) to ensure proper planning and execution, including implementing the AWP process. The expectation is that the person in this role will eventually transition to a leadership position on an assigned project in the field, such as General Field Superintendent or AWP Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop the skill set and assist in career development of Execution Planning Coordinator(s) under your supervision.
• Collaborate with proposed Project & Corporate Leadership during the proposal period to develop the project execution strategy.
• Lead the development, creation, and compilation of the different components of a project execution plan from various corporate and operational groups, including safety and quality, engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Initiate and assist in the development of a project timeline during the proposal period, which will serve as the basis for project engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up (EPCS) schedule.
• Implement the AWP Process for the creation of the Work Breakdown Structure.
• Organize and present the proposal execution plan to the project team prior to submission of the proposal.
• Monitor and lead the development of project constructability/best practice strategies from the collection of lessons learned through site audits and communication workshops.

Requirements

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Physical Demands

Employees will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat, and software systems. The position will be based from an on-site office on construction sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and work boots.

Work Environment

Employees will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse, and in a trailer or building on construction sites. On construction sites, noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells, whistles, and alarms.