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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Utility Project Planner Scheduler position.
This position will be primarily responsible for:
- Working with and communicating efficiently with the different trades to help with existing work orders, specifically with electrical or mechanical maintenance; including communication with vendors, requesting quotes, entering purchase requests, coordinating work activities sometimes between different trades and vendors, researching drawings, technical manuals, etc. and providing updates to the manager, supervisor and/or lead.
- Evaluating and reviewing existing work orders and planning necessary functions to ensure the work can be performed efficiently and without job delays due to material, tools, skill sets or labor issues when this work is scheduled; may include visiting the job site to gather and verify required information.
- Accurately updating various information into the computerized maintenance management system (Maximo), including information in the work order, service requests, work and communication logs, purchase requests, preventive maintenance, job plans, assets, item master, routes, person groups, etc.
- Working with staff to optimize maintenance by ensuring changes and updates are recorded into the CMMS system (Maximo), including updates relating to material, resources, scheduling and job tasks; Understanding how these changes will affect the Start Centers and how to update data to populate these; Attending meetings as required for coordination with the assigned trades.
- Working with internal employees and different vendors to coordinate material and support needs for existing work orders; Following up and working to ensure the necessary information, material, support, etc. is coordinated and aware of the plan and work needed.
- Retrieving data from the CMMS system (Maximo) and working with this data to provide answers, work history, changes to planning steps, checking inventory balances for job requirements; familiarity with various applications within Maximo to know where data resides; Using existing knowledge of various maintenance tasks to develop recommendations to improve reliability and efficiency.
This recruitment will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Six (6) years of full-time work in collection systems, facilities, plant construction, plant operations, or maintenance and repair, one (1) year of which is in a lead capacity.
- Equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered.
- Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of application.
- Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) Collection System Operator, Plant Maintenance Technologist or Wastewater Operator certification is desirable.
- Other certifications may be required depending upon the area of assignment.
- Reciprocity: Employees with out-of-state certifications for any of the above may seek Nevada certification through reciprocity application to an appropriate certification agency.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Additional background investigations may be conducted periodically after employment.
- Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
- Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Utility Project Planner Scheduler position.
This position will be primarily responsible for:
- Working with and communicating efficiently with the different trades to help with existing work orders, specifically with electrical or mechanical maintenance; including communication with vendors, requesting quotes, entering purchase requests, coordinating work activities sometimes between different trades and vendors, researching drawings, technical manuals, etc. and providing updates to the manager, supervisor and/or lead.
- Evaluating and reviewing existing work orders and planning necessary functions to ensure the work can be performed efficiently and without job delays due to material, tools, skill sets or labor issues when this work is scheduled; may include visiting the job site to gather and verify required information.
- Accurately updating various information into the computerized maintenance management system (Maximo), including information in the work order, service requests, work and communication logs, purchase requests, preventive maintenance, job plans, assets, item master, routes, person groups, etc.
- Working with staff to optimize maintenance by ensuring changes and updates are recorded into the CMMS system (Maximo), including updates relating to material, resources, scheduling and job tasks; Understanding how these changes will affect the Start Centers and how to update data to populate these; Attending meetings as required for coordination with the assigned trades.
- Working with internal employees and different vendors to coordinate material and support needs for existing work orders; Following up and working to ensure the necessary information, material, support, etc. is coordinated and aware of the plan and work needed.
- Retrieving data from the CMMS system (Maximo) and working with this data to provide answers, work history, changes to planning steps, checking inventory balances for job requirements; familiarity with various applications within Maximo to know where data resides; Using existing knowledge of various maintenance tasks to develop recommendations to improve reliability and efficiency.
This recruitment will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Six (6) years of full-time work in collection systems, facilities, plant construction, plant operations, or maintenance and repair, one (1) year of which is in a lead capacity.
- Equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered.
- Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of application.
- Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) Collection System Operator, Plant Maintenance Technologist or Wastewater Operator certification is desirable.
- Other certifications may be required depending upon the area of assignment.
- Reciprocity: Employees with out-of-state certifications for any of the above may seek Nevada certification through reciprocity application to an appropriate certification agency.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Additional background investigations may be conducted periodically after employment.
- Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
- Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Government & Public Sector
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project planner jobs.
- Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Experience developing and maintaining integrated project schedules and WBS structures
- Strong understanding of critical path method and earned value management
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification preferred
- Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and report schedule status to stakeholders
Tips for Your Project Planner Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Construction project planners and IT project planners use different tools and terminology. Swap in sector-specific language for each application, so scheduling software like Primavera P6 appears when targeting infrastructure and Jira appears when targeting technology roles.
Highlight schedule adherence outcomes
Hiring managers for project planner roles want to see that your schedules held up. Describe specific instances where your baseline plan was followed, milestones were delivered on time, or variance was caught early and corrected before it affected delivery.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate proficiency in scheduling tools
Many postings screen for hands-on experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms. Name the exact tools in your resume and briefly describe the scale of the schedule you built, such as the number of activities or project duration.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you handled a schedule slip or a resource conflict. Prepare two or three concrete examples where you identified the issue, adjusted the baseline, and communicated the impact to stakeholders before it escalated.
Negotiate using total project scope
When discussing compensation, frame your value around the size and complexity of projects you have planned, including budget, team size, and number of work packages. Concrete scope figures give you a stronger basis for negotiating than job titles alone.
Project Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project planners?
The companies hiring the most project planners right now include Sargent & Lundy, McFarland Johnson, and Boeing, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Construction, defense, and large infrastructure firms consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many project planner jobs are remote?
About 67% of project planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by sector. Planning roles tied to physical construction sites or manufacturing floors tend to require on-site presence, while IT, software, and program management planning roles are most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a project planner?
Start with a degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field. Gain hands-on experience by supporting schedule development on smaller projects, then build proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Earning a recognized planning certification, such as the PSP, strengthens your candidacy for senior roles in infrastructure and defense.
Can you get a project planner job with little or no experience?
Entry-level project planner roles do exist, particularly at large construction and engineering firms that run formal graduate or associate programs. Demonstrating familiarity with scheduling tools, even through coursework or personal projects, helps. Applying for planning coordinator or assistant planner titles is a practical starting point, since those roles are designed to build scheduling skills on the job.
What does the project planner interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds. The first is typically a screening call focused on your scheduling tool experience and industry background. A technical or case-based round follows, where you may be asked to review a sample schedule, identify float issues, or walk through how you would build a work breakdown structure. Final rounds usually involve a panel with a project manager or program director.
Where can I find and apply to project planner jobs?
You can find and apply to project planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferred sector, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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