Senior Planner/Scheduler

About the Role

Francison Consulting, Inc., is seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner/Scheduler to support large-scale themed entertainment and construction projects. This role provides expert planning and scheduling leadership across all project phases — from design through construction and grand opening. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love delivering complex, high-impact projects on time, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project scheduling processes, tools, and deliverables
• Develop comprehensive implementation strategies and integrate master schedules across design, vendors, production, and construction disciplines
• Lead project schedule reporting and planning sessions with all levels of project and organizational management
• Coordinate with contractors, project team members, and systems planners to develop and integrate activity durations and logic sequences
• Monitor project progress, evaluate risks, and present recovery and mitigation plans to support turnover and opening schedules
• Lead manpower loading and resource analysis; develop and track earned man-hour progress curves
• Prepare schedule reporting specifications for contract bid packages and determine schedule milestones and key dates
• Conduct site walks and support field-level planning activities
• Perform earned value analysis as required and provide management presentations and progress reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 6 years of engineering/construction planning and scheduling and/or themed entertainment planning/coordination experience
• At least 6 years of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling experience; proficiency in Primavera P6 strongly preferred
• At least 6 years of construction, production, and/or design experience, including work with large general contractors (e.g., hotels, shopping centers)
• Demonstrated experience with pull planning methodologies
• Solid understanding of project controls applications and earned value measurement
• Experience integrating multiple project scopes: engineering, facility design, themed entertainment, and show installation
• Ability to perform site walks and work in field environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–10 years of total planning/scheduling experience
• Industry-relevant certifications or completed course studies (e.g., PMI-SP, AACE)
• Prior experience as a Lead Project Planner/Scheduler
• Prior supervisory experience of junior planning/scheduling staff
• Background in theme parks, cruise lines, major resorts, or show/ride product lines

Why Join Francison Consulting, Inc.?

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package
• Work on exciting, high-profile projects including theme parks, major resorts, and immersive entertainment venues
• Accelerate your career with opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional development
• Join a collaborative, close-knit team of industry experts who support each other and celebrate wins together