Frontend Software Developer at Planera (United States)

Planera· United States·1d ago

Role details

Work type

Remote

Employment

Full-Time

Skills

ReactTypeScriptFrontend DevelopmentCPM Network DiagramsData VisualizationTestingCode ReviewsDHTMLXGantt ChartsD3.jsChart.jsAG-Grid

Summary

Build intuitive interfaces for complex construction workflows, including scheduling visualizations and resource management tools. The role involves creating data-rich dashboards, implementing PDF generation, and optimizing performance for large-scale applications using an AI-first methodology.

Job description

About the Role

Help us build intuitive interfaces for complex construction workflows. Create sophisticated scheduling visualizations, resource management tools, and reporting features that help construction teams manage multi-million dollar projects.

Key Responsibilities

Apply modern development practices while using an AI-first methodology
Build interactive CPM network diagrams and resource visualizations
Create data-rich dashboards and reporting interfaces
Implement PDF generation for construction documents
Optimize performance for projects with thousands of activities
Write comprehensive tests and participate in code reviews

Requirements

3-4 years frontend development experience
Strong React and TypeScript skills
Experience with complex, data-intensive applications
Treats comprehensive testing as non-negotiable for feature completion
Self-motivated remote worker with excellent communication

Preferred

Experience with DHTMLX or similar Gantt chart libraries
Construction tech or project management software experience
Data visualization experience (D3.js, Chart.js)
AG-Grid or enterprise data grid knowledge
Performance optimization for large datasets

Tech Stack React, TypeScript, DHTMLX Gantt, PandaCSS, TanStack Query, AG-Grid, Vitest, GitLab

Why work at Planera

Culture & team: “Dedicated to your success” – hands-on, construction-savvy support and implementation teams. The founding team combines construction scheduling expertise with modern software engineering.
Growth trajectory: 71.8% YoY headcount growth signals a fast-scaling company with expanding opportunities.
Engineering culture: Building a cloud-native, AI-powered platform from the ground up – opportunity to work on challenging problems in scheduling, real-time collaboration, and machine learning.
Remote/Hybrid: Based in San Ramon, CA; hybrid likely (details not publicly specified).
Notable perks: Modern tech stack, meaningful impact on a historically under-served industry, SOC 2-certified secure environment.

About Planera

Company Overview

One-liner: Planera provides a modern, cloud-native construction scheduling platform that replaces legacy tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project with an AI-powered CPM scheduler.
Entity Type: Private (Series A-II; total funding $26.9M)
Headquarters: San Ramon, California, United States
Founded: 2021
Founders: Erik Swenson (CEO), Saif Lodhi (CTO), Scotland Foss (Product Strategy), Travis Ortiz (Head of CS)

Core Business

Primary industry: Construction technology (ConTech)
Target customers: General contractors, specialty contractors, and owners (B2B, Enterprise, mid-market to ENR 100 firms)
Mission: “Improving construction outcomes and safety through accessible planning.”

Products & Services

Planera Platform (Core CPM Scheduler): A full Critical Path Method scheduling engine with all relationship types, lag/lead, constraints, critical path and float analysis. Cloud-native with a drag-and-drop digital whiteboard interface.
AI Assistant “Manny”: An intelligent scheduling assistant that answers questions, runs what-if scenarios, and proactively surfaces risk using AI.
Monte Carlo Simulation & DCMA 14-Point Checks: Built-in schedule quality analysis and risk modeling against industry standards.
Field Schedules: Connect task-level field schedules to the master project plan, keeping office and field aligned.
Preconstruction Planning: Seamless planning and scheduling for the preconstruction phase.
Enterprise Portfolio Visibility: Real-time, cross-project dashboards for leadership.
Integrations: Native integrations with Procore and Autodesk; file import/export compatibility with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Market Standing

Valuation: Not publicly disclosed
Key Metrics:
- Total Funding: $26.9M (last round: $8M Series A-II, ~8 months ago per CB Insights)
- Annual Revenue: $4.3M (LinkedIn estimate)
- Headcount: 54 employees (+71.8% YoY)
Notable Investors: Sorenson Capital, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Sierra Ventures, Zachry Construction, Prudence (and 5+ others)
Key Customers: Balfour Beatty, HITT Contracting, Swinerton, Hensel Phelps, Big-D Construction, Zachry, and many other ENR 100 general contractors.
Growth Signals: Over 50 million scheduling days planned on the platform; SOC 2 Type 2 certified; significant headcount growth; expanding into data center and infrastructure verticals.

Competitive Advantages

Full CPM depth, modern UX: Offers the scheduling power of Primavera P6 without the desktop-only, steep learning curve—delivered in a collaborative, cloud-native interface.
AI-first approach: Built-in AI (Manny) for risk analysis, scenario simulation, and schedule quality checks (DCMA 14-point).
Seamless interoperability: Native integrations with Procore and Autodesk, plus file compatibility with P6 and MS Project, lower switching costs for contractors.
Domain expertise: Dedicated onboarding team with deep construction experience, not just software generalists.
Security: SOC 2 Type 2 certified with enterprise-grade SSO and role-based access.

Strategic Focus

Replace legacy scheduling tools: Actively targeting contractors stuck on P6 or MS Project by offering a modern alternative that still meets contract file-format requirements.
AI leadership: Continued development of the AI assistant (“Manny”) to automate schedule analysis and generate real-time insights.
Vertical expansion: Deepening presence in data centers, infrastructure, and large-scale commercial projects.
Enterprise scaling: Growing from mid-market to top-tier ENR 100 firms with portfolio-level visibility tools.

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