Senior Planner

New York, New York

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner with a deep understanding of complex project lifecycles and a passion for leading teams, guiding clients, and elevating project outcomes. This role goes beyond technical scheduling — it is about shaping project strategy, building capacity, and serving as a trusted advisor to owners, developers, and contractors.

This is a full-time, on-site role at Accurise Consulting in New York City. The right fit for this senior role will lead planning and scheduling services on complex construction projects. The position includes client-facing responsibilities, developing and mentoring a team that would report to you, and a focus on delivering strategic project guidance from preconstruction through closeout.

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Full-time: (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm)

On-site: 400 Park Avenue, NYC

Compensation: $150 - 200K, based on experience

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Responsibilities

• Represent Accurise in a leadership capacity on client engagements and help build long-term relationships
• Contribute to internal development efforts, including team training, tool refinement, and thought leadership‍
• Anticipate and communicate scheduling risks with actionable mitigation strategies
• Translate technical data into clear, high-level reporting tools, dashboards, and graphics for executives
• Facilitate client-facing meetings, schedule reviews, and scenario planning sessions with project stakeholders
• Mentor and oversee junior schedulers, applying company standards and best practices across projects
• Develop, review, and manage detailed schedules using Primavera P6 across multiple large-scale projects
• Create master schedules and strategic phasing plans to guide client decisions and execution timelines
• Lead the creation of baseline schedules and support earned value analysis, cost/resource integration, and progress tracking
• Analyze contractor and consultant schedules for risk, feasibility, and logic integrity
• Responsible for managing their own time for assigned deliverables in an efficient manner
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What We're Looking For

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in construction scheduling and project planning
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Proven experience managing schedules on complex public and private sector projects (transit, healthcare, education, etc.)
• Strong command of construction documents and project delivery methods
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interact with project teams effectively and able to walk construction sites for observations and coordination related to project schedules
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines with confidence
• Strong client presence with experience in presentations and progress meetings
• Attention to details and ability proofread efficiently
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Why Join Us?

• Work for a best in class, successful consulting firm a relaxed, respectful, and result driven culture
• Exposure to world class projects and build experience at a fast-paced environment
• Room to grow your skills and contribute meaningfully to a successful organization
• A stable, in-person role where your presence truly matters to the business

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