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Area Planning Manager (Industrial Construction – LNG Projects)

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Position Overview

Dagen is recruiting an experienced Area Planning Manager for our LNG client in Cameron, LA to lead planning, scheduling, and advanced work packaging (AWP) efforts for a large-scale industrial construction project. This role is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and well-coordinated execution across multiple scopes of work while supporting overall project delivery.

The position reports directly to the Director of Planning and Scheduling and is based full-time on-site in Cameron, Louisiana.

Relocation assistance will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain planning and advanced work packaging (AWP) processes and procedures.
• Establish and quantify construction and commissioning performance targets.
• Create and maintain integrated project plans and schedules aligned with overall execution strategy.
• Lead reviews of contractor execution plans and schedules, including resource planning and sequencing.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to contractor planning teams.
• Monitor contractor progress, productivity, and adherence to project schedules.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address schedule disruptions.
• Build and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and graphical summaries to communicate project status.
• Present detailed planning and execution updates to internal stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Collaborate closely with project management, contractors, and stakeholders to support timely decision-making.
• Support materials management, commissioning, and start-up planning activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Scope of Work Focus

• Civil and structural construction
• Piping installation and testing
• Electrical and instrumentation installation
• Materials management and logistics
• Commissioning and start-up activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction planning and advanced work packaging within large-scale oil & gas or industrial projects.
• Proven experience working on-site in industrial construction environments.
• Proficiency with NavisWorks or similar 3D modeling and work packaging tools.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or similar data and reporting tools is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proven ability to summarize complex information and communicate it clearly to stakeholders.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site role located in Cameron, Louisiana. xywuqvp
• May require occasional travel to project sites and contractor offices.