Kodiak is seeking a Construction Planner for direct hire in Lake Charles, LA area.

Job Description
Construction Planner will work directly with the project manager and project team to maximize overall productivity and seek to innovate on organizational, administrative, and communication processes.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
• Tracks contract agreements and maintains document control (i.e., plans and specifications) and project filing.
• Provide regular and comprehensive schedule status reports to Project and Construction Management
• Audits, updates, and communicates all changes of project.
• Prepare reconciliation between earlier schedules and the current schedule.
• Consolidate the impact of approved changes and any deviations from the key project targets and milestones, including productivity monitoring and “What if scenarios” to aid project management decision-making.
• Prepares and manages declining budgets on a weekly and per period basis for all controllable expense categories.
• Prepare reconciliation between earlier schedules and the current schedule.
• Consolidate the impact of approved changes and any deviations from the key project targets and milestones, including productivity monitoring and “What if scenarios” to aid project management decision-making.
• Knowledge of computer skills and relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record keeping.
• All other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma
• 5 years of management experience
• Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required) Access and MS-Project knowledge is beneficial.
• Knowledge of planning, and scheduling construction and major maintenance
• Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures. Ability to function within a team environment.
• Ability to work established schedule and other hours as needed.
• Ability to be flexible and multi-task.
• Must be bilingual.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree

Must have a clean background, be able to pass drug tests, and have a valid driver’s license.
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please email your resume to adam.tilley@kodiakls.com or call: Adam @ 317-922-8506