Scheduling Manager - KCMO

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Prepares, monitors and revises schedules, assists Project Managers to formulate plans to correct scheduling issues. Creates/supports the development of pursuit and construction schedules of projects. Review and evaluate cost loading and resource loading of schedules. Dedicates time to the training and development of project teams to enable them to fulfill their scheduling responsibilities. This position will also manage and support less experienced schedulers. Trains and supports the development of Scheduling Engineers and Senior Scheduling Engineers.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with the implementation of McCownGordon scheduling procedures and policies to accomplish the following:
Project Schedule Support

• Provides jobsite consultations to project teams to assist with project scheduling.
• Supports project teams to resolve scheduling issues.
• Reviews schedules for adherence to procedural and project requirements.
• Reviews, monitors, and ensures accuracy of all projects.
• Assists and supports project teams on critical schedule challenges.

Project General Support

• Participates in project kick-off, coordination, project status, and post construction review meetings.
• Conducts regular detailed critical path analysis for projects.
• Performs Time Impact Analysis as requested by project teams.
• Works closely with Building Performance Solutions and Preconstruction teams as needed.

Pursuits

• Assists pursuit teams with initial use of schedule template.
• Works with operations team in support of the creation of pursuit schedules.
• Provides support for Project Executives in development of project schedules.
• Assists scheduling department with gathering and reviewing data via schedule analysis, resources, and information for schedule adjustments due to market and regional factors (weather, material, labor force, etc.).

Procedure Development

• Maintains working knowledge of all company schedule procedures related to construction and field operations.

Training

• Provides scheduling training courses to educate associates through McCownGordon University and other appropriate channels.
• Assists in the maintenance and development of company training programs for scheduling.
• Provides training and support for less experienced schedulers as needed.

Team Leadership

• Provides support to scheduling department to identify needed competencies, skills, and expertise needed to deliver scheduling strategies and operations.
• Assists in training, mentoring, and guiding all associates to become a premier scheduling team.
• Provides Goals and feedback for Scheduling Engineers and Senior Scheduling Engineers for Career Conversations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements before going into job)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• AACE's Planning and Scheduling Certification (PSP) within a year of promotion or hire.
• 6 to 10 + years of related experience.
• Fundamental understanding of BIM applications, Project Management Software and Estimating software.
• Knowledge of technology and systems, including MS Project, Bluebeam, SharePoint, and drawing management applications.
• Desirable to have a propensity towards writing macros and using Visual Basic.
• A general knowledge of SmartPM and PWA
• Knowledge in the use of P6 Primavera software is a requirement.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires work in an office environment and project field visits will be required as needed. Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time. McCownGordon Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.