Senior Planner - Pre-Fab

Morgan Corp

Wilson, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Architectural Services, Best Practices, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, High School Diploma, Just in Time (JIT), Logistics, Low Voltage (LV), Maintenance - Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Project Development, Project Estimates, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Provider Contracting, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Standards Development, Strategic Planning, Team Player
LOCATION
Wilson, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

ABOUT WATSON ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

Watson Electrical Construction is a leading provider of electrical contracting services, specializing in delivering high-quality solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Our company prides itself on its commitment to safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We are seeking a passionate, experienced and detail-oriented Senior Planner to join our growing Pre-Fab Team in Wilson, North Carolina

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Senior Planner reports to the Director of Design, Preplanning and Prefabrication Services. The Senior Planner works with CAD/BIM and prefabrication operations with company goals to enhance project delivery, reduce costs, and scale performance, while promoting a safety-first culture. The Senior Planner works as an integral member of the project teams during the pre-construction and construction phases to pre-emptively identify and apply planning and prefabrication processes to projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Project Planning

  • Collaborate with project teams (PM, Supervisor, Foreman and Superintendents, etc.) to define layout and prefabrication opportunities and scopes during early project development.
  • Participate in design coordination and planning meetings to influence decisions that optimize field execution through prefabrication.
  • Develop and implement standardized planning processes to improve efficiency, sequencing, and repeatability across projects.

Process Development / Project Layout

  • Coordinate with project team to create detailed layout plans that align with prefabrication capabilities and just-in-time delivery.
  • Establish workflows and processes that connect preconstruction data (e.g., layouts, schedules, logistics) to prefabrication execution plans.
  • Implement feedback loops between planning and field teams to refine future project strategies.

Team Collaboration & Education

  • Foster strong relationships with PM, Supervisor, Foreman, Superintendents, Estimators, and VDC teams to align planning efforts with project delivery goals.
  • Educate project teams and stakeholders on prefabrication strategies, planning workflows, and best practices.
  • Work closely with internal teams to share lessons learned and continuously improve preplanning frameworks.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Plan, direct, and coordinate an entire activity or the activities of others.
  • Evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop solutions.
  • Express ideas clearly to others.
  • Work with figures quickly, easily and accurately.
  • Deal with people in actual job duties beyond giving and receiving instructions.
  • Work independently.
  • Understand the meanings and relationships of words and use language effectively.
  • Work with numbers accurately to review budgets, materials, and time schedules.
  • Make decisions based on personal judgment.
  • Perform a variety of duties which may change often.
  • Deal with people in actual job duties and have agreeable working relationships.
  • See details and recognize errors in written material, numbers, charts, or tables.
  • Communicate well.
  • Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Policy Handbook.
  • Operate company vehicles with manual and automatic transmission.
  1. Able to understand all drawings & specifications (Architectural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical etc.)

  2. Able to read & understand project schedules flow & sequence of project build from start to finish

  3. Proficient in using Blue Beam Revu

  4. Proficient in excel

  5. Must have a working knowledge of electrical trade & installation methods.

  6. Must be able to interpret electrical design & translate into overall complete installation layout.

  • Underground / SOG
  • Overhead - all electrical systems
  • Tie-Ins - all electrical systems
  • In Wall - all electrical systems
  • Low Voltage Systems
  • Complete Feeders & Distribution Systems
  • Equipment layouts including electrical / telecom rooms
  • Development of pre-fab PIP's

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 2-4 years experience in CAD or Design environment
  • Electrical background a must
  • Proven track record of success in Planning Environment

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

About the Company

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Morgan Corp

Morgan Corporation is the largest manufacturer of medium duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies in North America. Founded in 1952, as a small welding shop in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, on the site where Conestoga wagons were manufactured through the late 1800s, we have experienced tremendous growth and continue to look for additional expansion opportunities around the world. With a total of eleven manufacturing and five service facilities strategically located across the U.S. and Canada, Morgan is able to provide the quality, service, and prompt delivery our customers expect.

A subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter, a privately held diversified manufacturing company, Morgan Corporation offers a vast variety of career opportunities, internally as well as within the J.B. Poindexter family of companies. We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining Morgan’s winning team means being part of a great home away from home. You will be challenged. You will be proud.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1952
WEBSITE
http://www.morgancorp.com/careers