Pull Planner Job at E-Frontiers, Michigan City, IN

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  • E-Frontiers
  • Michigan City, IN

Job Description

This is an on-site position, Monday- Friday. Per Diems will be provided for travel.

Position Overview

The Pull Planner will play a central role in coordinating, facilitating, and maintaining the Last Planner® System for a large‑scale construction project located in Indiana. This is a full‑time, on‑site position requiring weekly presence at the project location for the next 12 months, with the potential to extend up to 24 months based on project needs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and experienced in Lean construction practices.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of pull plans, phase plans, and weekly work plans.

• Facilitate planning sessions with trade partners, superintendents, and project managers to ensure accurate sequencing and reliable commitments.

• Translate pull‑planning outputs into detailed look‑ahead schedules and work with the scheduler for constraint logs.

• Monitor schedule performance and proactively identify risks, conflicts, and opportunities for improvement.

Coordination & Communication

• Conduct weekly on‑site planning meetings with all trade partners.

• Ensure alignment between field teams, project management, and leadership regarding schedule expectations and workflow.

• Maintain clear documentation of commitments, constraints, and plan updates to provide to scheduler on site.

• Support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the project team. Look for ways to grow our business.

Lean Construction & Planner System Implementation

• Champion Lean principles and ensure consistent application of the Planner System.

• Track Percent Plan Complete (PPC), reasons for variance, and other key performance indicators.

• Coach trade partners and internal teams on Lean behaviors, planning discipline, and reliable promising.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflow reliability and productivity.

Project Support

• Collaborate with project leadership to align planning activities with overall project milestones.

• Assist with reporting, forecasting, and schedule‑related communication to stakeholders.

• Support field teams in resolving constraints and maintaining steady workflow.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction planning, scheduling, or Lean facilitation (Pull Planning experience required).

• Strong understanding of Planner Systems and Lean construction methodologies.

• Experience working directly with trade partners and field teams.

• Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., P6).

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict‑resolution skills.

• Ability to work on‑site in Indiana weekly for the duration of the project (1–2 years).

• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable leading collaborative planning sessions.

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday

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