Planning Analytics Manager

2 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Suffolk Construction Full time
About Suffolk Construction

Suffolk Construction is a national enterprise that specializes in building, innovating, and investing. As a leading end-to-end business, we provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment, and innovation research and development.

We are a national company with over $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in various locations across the United States. Our team manages some of the most complex and sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation, government, mission-critical, and commercial.

The Role

We are seeking a Planning 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.

This role involves leading the transformation of project scheduling through AI integration. The Planning Analytics Manager will collaborate with the planning, operations excellence, data analytics, and IT departments to support and implement high-quality, data-driven processes and tools.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee a portfolio of 100+ projects and predict schedule risks.
  • Implement scheduling best practices and ensure compliance with Suffolk's SOP.
  • Advance technology and data by implementing cutting-edge tools to improve scheduling processes.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning
  • Manage a team of three (3) Planning Analysts and support 40+ 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, and Graphic schedule for schedule analysis and reporting.
  • Manage 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.
Data Analytics
  • 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 12 years of experience in project scheduling, with a proven record in managing large-scale projects valued at over $500 million. 2+ years of leadership or supervisory role.
  • 10+ years of P6 experience. A Subject matter expert (SME) who understands cost, and resource loading, administration, dataflow, and architecture.
  • 2+ years of experience using Schedule analytical tools such as SmartPM, Steel ray, and/or Acumen Fuse.
  • 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.
Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk Construction will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk Construction, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk Construction.



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