New RP - 128R-23: Roles and Responsibilities of a Planning and Scheduling Practitioner
128R-23: Roles and Responsibilities of a Planning and Scheduling Practitioner
This recommended practice (RP) is intended to serve as a guideline, not a standard. As such, this AACE International RP defines the required roles and responsibilities of a planning and scheduling practitioner.
This RP also outlines the career progression of a planning and scheduling practitioner applicable to various industries. It describes the roles and responsibilities of a planning and scheduling practitioner during the various phases of project planning and schedule development, management, and control.
This RP outlines the roles and responsibilities of a planning and scheduling practitioner, based upon their knowledge, skill level, and years of experience. This RP will outline the following:
- Core planning and scheduling competency areas
- Educational and/or experience levels
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Total cost management (TCM) knowledge
- Computer and software skills and knowledge
Typically, most planning and scheduling practitioners begin their careers in more traditional project management roles depending upon the industry in which they are employed. For example, in construction, they may first develop their skills as a project engineer, field supervisor, or estimator; or they may have begun their career in the field in a specific trade or discipline of work. The skills learned in these roles become fundamental to their project management foundation as they progress into planning and scheduling roles. As a planning and scheduling practitioner develops their skills, they may progress to a senior level position and be considered planning and scheduling subject matter experts (SMEs) in multiple disciplines or market types. After mastering many areas within the planning and scheduling field, the seasoned planning and scheduling practitioner may become a Manager of Planning and Scheduling or Director of Planning and Scheduling within an individual department or organization. Managers or Directors of Planning and Scheduling may include company management duties such as: developing standards and guidelines, training, budgeting, personnel reviews, and other administrative roles.
Contributors:
Daniel P. Gilmour, PSP (Primary Contributor)
Delbert E. Bearden, PSP
Jessica M. Colbert, PRMP PSP
Edward E. Douglas, III CCP PSP FAACE Hon. Life
Jeffrey Milo, PSP
John P. Orr, PSP FAACE
Matthew L. Pringle, PSP
About Dan:
Daniel P. Gilmour has over 16 years of professional experience in the construction industry and has managed construction projects totaling nearly five billion dollars in contract value. Mr. Gilmour earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2007. He is currently the Director of Planning and Scheduling for the East Group of Brasfield & Gorrie tasked with preparing, monitoring, and analyzing CPM schedules on a wide range of projects. He also has extensive experience in preparing time impact analysis reports and providing support for time-related construction disputes. Prior to his service as a planning and scheduling professional, Mr. Gilmour held estimating, engineering, and field supervision responsibilities with one of the nation’s largest civil construction contractors. Mr. Gilmour’s experience includes a broad spectrum of project types ranging from education, sports complexes, industrial plants, heavy highway, airports, subway/rail, residential building, commercial building, and high-end retail. Mr. Gilmour is currently certified as a Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) with AACE International and has served as the chair of the organization’s Rising Professionals Committee, chair of the Planning and Scheduling Technical Subcommittee, and president of the Atlanta Section. He has authored several technical papers published through peer review and is a sought-after conference speaker and guest lecturer.
You can find the new RP here: 128R-23: Roles and Responsibilities of a Planning and Scheduling Practitioner