Construction Project Scheduler

SUMMARY:

The Project Scheduler will serve in the Preconstruction Department and develop detailed project schedules for multiple projects inclusive of design, procurement, construction, close-out, equipment installation, and commissioning activities. The Project Scheduler is required to understand and apply procurement and construction concepts, execution, and associated relationships while developing critical path logic. A review of baseline and in-progress schedules will be required, while collaborating and providing recommendations and reviews with the project team.

The Project Scheduler should be experienced in creating Cost and Resource Loaded schedules by gathering data, validating and incorporating into a project schedule, analyze the schedule impacts and recommend corrective actions to be taken to mitigate/avoid cost and schedule overruns. Preparation of scheduling/update analysis reporting, including project indicators on a regular basis to the project teams. This position will also provide input to Virtual Construction processes within our projects with respect to scheduling and how it relates to the building information model (BIM).

The ability to effectively collaborate and work well in a team environment is vital to succeeding in this role, as is having strong customer-facing skills for meeting with stakeholders and conducting schedule reviews. This position reports to the VP of Operations. The Project Scheduler also has substantial interaction and may take direction from the Project Director’s. This is a full time FLSA exempt position. This position requires 40 work hours per week with the ability to work more if required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pre-Construction Activities
  • Understand customer specific requirements and assist in preparing pre-construction analysis during project Design & Development.
  • Assess that project objectives, both short and long term, are being met.
  • Develop work breakdown structure (WBS).
  • Creates and updates project schedules, phased plans, and site logistics.
  • Develop and/or incorporate schedule information from vendors into master program schedule.
  • Provide detailed analysis of project schedules, from project inception through completion.
  • Create schedule “What If” scenarios to validate potential change impact.
  • Perform time impact analysis, and track changes that affect the schedule.
  • Develop scope document for bidding phase.
  • Conduct early design review and constructability analysis.
  • Conduct “pull planning” as needed.
  • Provides training to execution team on project schedule development and management.
• Construction Activities
  • Collect, input, validate and analyze progress in the master schedule, working with our trade partners and field teams.
  • Provide impact analysis of schedule changes, identify schedule variances and opportunities, and proactively develop mitigation strategies for the Project Management team.
  • Creates and monitors project submittal logs (as required).

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

• Must have a degree in Civil and Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or 10 years of related experience.
• Construction project scheduling experience or similar position: 5 years.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (outlook, word, excel, power point etc.).
• Proficient in the use of both Primavera P6 and MS Project scheduling tool.
• Must be familiar with construction concepts and ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Self-motivated team player with mechanical aptitude. 
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly articulate ideas both verbally and in written communication.
• Proficient in cost, manpower and equipment resource loaded schedule.
• Proficient at producing S curves and resource efficiency rates.
• Proficient in gathering, maintaining, reporting, and analyzing schedule data.

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• CSM Group offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & Paid US Holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave Policy
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Physical Demands - Jobsite

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to, drive to and from the jobsite, sit, talk and/or hear. A major portion of the employee’s tasks requires extensive walking around the jobsite.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools and for fine motor coordination such as computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.  

Work Environment - Jobsite

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud.  The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment may be required on the jobsite.