Construction Planner

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

This position is located onsite in Sedro Woolley, Washington State. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Construction Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring project schedules to ensure construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. This role involves planning project timelines, allocating resources, tracking progress, identifying potential delays, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain project objectives. The Construction Planner prepares detailed work schedules, analyzes project data, updates forecasts, and provides regular reports within SAP on project performance.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules using project planning software


• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to establish project timelines


• Create work breakdown structures (WBS) and identify critical path activities


• Monitor project progress and update schedules to reflect actual performance


• Analyze schedule variances and identify potential delays or risks


• Recommend corrective actions and recovery plans to keep projects on track


• Prepare short-term and long-term construction planning forecasts


• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to support planning activities


• Utilize SAP as the central system for managing project schedules, budgets, cost tracking, draw schedules, resource planning, and overall project execution activities


• Facilitate planning and scheduling meetings with project teams and stakeholders


• Track project milestones and ensure deadlines are achieved


• Generate progress reports, schedule updates, and performance metrics for management in SAP


• Coordinate procurement and delivery schedules for materials and equipment


• Ensure planning activities comply with project requirements, safety regulations, and industry standards


• Support cost control efforts by aligning schedules with project budgets


• Assist with tender planning, project sequencing, and resource loading

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 or more years of experience in Construction Planning in a fast-paced environment


• High school diploma or equivalent is required


• An associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management is preferred


• SAP experience is considered a strong plus


• PMP and previous ERP experience preferred


• Equivalent work experience in manufacturing, logistics and production systems


• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language


• Must be familiar with a variety of the fields' concepts, practices, and procedures; must be able to rely on extensive experience, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals


• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).


• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).  Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

DETAILED WAGE INFORMATION

Wage range for this role is between $90,000 - $120,000 plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution


• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance


• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)


• 401k with employer matching


• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)


• Education reimbursement program


• Several shift options


• Premium pay for off-shifts 


• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.  Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.