Senior Project Scheduler

• ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
  • Self-motivated with the desire to continually grow and excel.
• BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI’s Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles.
• COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
  • Ability to use strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with business units across the company.
• COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to articulate information to internal and external customers.
• COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCI’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
• RESULTS - Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving.
  • Flexible and able to prioritize tasks and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.
  • Ability to analyze and problem solve situations, leading to best solutions.
• SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
• Strong computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., MS Project, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and SharePoint) to complete job duties effectively and support all end users.

 Senior Project Scheduler

Grade: E07

Additional Job Requirements:

This is a senior level position functioning as the subject matter expert (SME). Requires the ability to perform highly complex or unique special work assignments under deadlines and operating constraints. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring industry knowledge. Works autonomously under minimal supervision. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms. May provide leadership for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: *A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, industrial management/engineering or related field. *
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in project scheduling, project construction, telecom installations or related field, to include: *
  • A minimum of one (1) year in an office/home office environment

Preferred: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Telecommunications experience. 
• Other telecom industry or job specific certifications. 

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS: 

• This position may require access to reliable transportation for occasional travel between retail store locations, offices, worksites, or other locations as needed.

• Work is primarily sedentary, requiring daily routine computer usage.
• Work consists of simultaneous or overlapping deadlines in an environment of ever-changing technology and workforce development.
• Travel to or within the state of Alaska, including remote sites throughout Alaska, may be required.
• Travel may include small aircraft, harsh arctic conditions, and overnight stays in locations lacking more than basic services.
• Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office/home office setting, and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
• Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Ability to make valid judgments and decisions.   
• Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary. 
  • Some weekend and holiday work may be required to meet deadlines and support remotely located personnel.
• Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.
• Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreements.

EEO: GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law. 

DISCLAIMER:  The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.