Construction Planner Jobs

Construction Planner jobs are open across commercial construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, covering specializations in scheduling, cost planning, and project controls, from junior planner to senior and program-level roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles20
Top stateMissouri
Top employerLIBERTY
Top cityJoplin, MO
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Architect Planner, Construction Management
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Architect Planner, Construction Management
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Systems Administration
$99k.76 - $128k.49/yr
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certification
10,000+

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Construction Planner / Scheduler
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Construction Planner / Scheduler
Brasfield & Gorrie
Jacksonville, Florida
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Advanced Construction Planner
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Advanced Construction Planner
Guarantee Electrical
Saint Charles, Missouri
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Construction Maintenance Planner (Substation)
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Construction Maintenance Planner (Substation)
Arizona Public Service (APS)
Phoenix, Arizona
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business

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Construction Planner I-III
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Construction Planner I-III
LIBERTY
Joplin, Missouri
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Construction Planner Job Market

Who's Hiring

LIBERTY3 open roles
Dennis2 open roles
Interstates Companies2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Food & Beverage
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in construction planner jobs.

  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for schedule development and maintenance
  • Experience building and updating baseline, lookahead, and recovery schedules on construction projects
  • Familiarity with critical path method and earned value analysis techniques
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
  • Knowledge of project controls including cost tracking, progress reporting, and change management
  • Planning and Scheduling Professional certification or equivalent credential preferred by many employers

Tips for Your Construction Planner Job Search

Tailor your resume to scheduling software

Construction planners are expected to know Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or both. Name the specific software you've used and include the types of projects you scheduled with it, such as civil, commercial, or industrial builds.

Quantify baseline and lookahead schedules

Hiring managers want to see that you've built and maintained real schedules, not just reviewed them. Describe how many activities your baseline schedules contained, how frequently you issued lookaheads, and whether you led schedule recovery efforts.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists construction planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by contract delivery method

Your experience with design-build, design-bid-build, or EPC projects is a differentiator. Target postings that match your background, since planning workflows differ significantly between delivery methods and employers screen for that fit.

Prepare a schedule delay scenario for interviews

Interviewers for construction planner roles almost always ask how you've handled delays or schedule slippage. Walk in with a concrete example covering what caused the delay, how you identified it, and what recovery steps you coordinated.

Negotiate scope before accepting an offer

Construction planner titles vary widely in responsibility. Before accepting, clarify whether the role owns the master schedule, coordinates subcontractor schedules, or both, so your scope of work matches your seniority and compensation expectations.

Construction Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most construction planners?

The most active employers for construction planners right now are LIBERTY, Dennis, and Interstates Companies, and the most openings are in Missouri, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Infrastructure, energy, and large commercial contractors tend to maintain the highest ongoing demand for planning professionals.

How many construction planner jobs are remote?

About 0% of construction planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-dependent nature of most construction roles. Planning functions tied to cost control, reporting, and document management are most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements, while schedule coordination roles typically require on-site presence.

How do you become a construction planner?

Start with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, then gain site or project support experience where you can observe scheduling in practice. Learn Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project through formal training or on the job. Move into a junior planner or project controls analyst role to build hands-on scheduling experience, then work toward a Planning and Scheduling Professional certification to strengthen your credentials for senior positions.

Can you get hired as a construction planner without much experience?

Yes, entry-level construction planner roles exist, particularly at large contractors and program management firms that run structured training programs. Focus on demonstrating software proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, even from coursework or personal projects. Internships or co-ops in project controls, estimating, or site supervision give you direct transferable experience that hiring managers recognize as a strong foundation.

What does the construction planner interview process look like?

Most construction planner interviews include an initial screening call, a technical interview focused on scheduling methodology and software knowledge, and a final round with the project controls or operations leadership team. Expect questions about how you build and maintain schedules, how you handle delays, and how you coordinate with subcontractors and project managers. Some employers ask candidates to walk through a sample schedule or solve a scenario-based planning problem.

Where can I find and apply to construction planner jobs?

You can find and apply to construction planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and career goals.

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