Scheduler - Commercial Construction

The client is a leading provider of Commercial construction services, with a strong presence throughout North America, 28 offices so lots of room for career advancement. 

Skills and Experience:

Senior level position that will work either as lead on large commercial projects or small projects to perform scheduling responsibilities. Will be responsible for the assembling and analyzing of project information and preparing understandable documents which serve as a tool to eliminate design discrepancies and problems, while improving the efficient planning and scheduling of projects. Will develop detailed schedules with the project team and trade partners. Will monitor projects in accordance to set schedules based on departmental procedures. Will be responsible for the input, analysis, and monitoring of design deliverables, procurement and construction schedules. Will develop internal and external reports describing project status.   Work will require application of planning/scheduling and cost techniques and methods based on level of experience and will involve substantial evaluation, analysis, and modification of such standards in problem-solving efforts.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP cost management tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera 6.
• Working knowledge of programs such as Excel, and Word.
• Well-rounded base of knowledge in construction disciplines.
• 7-10 years previous industrial or commercial construction experience is required.
• B.S. Degree – Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Administration preferred.

Essential Job Duties:

The Project Scheduler is responsible for overseeing all project-scheduling activities for assigned projects. The Project Scheduler will be responsible to create a schedule based their knowledge and understanding of schedule development and the construction industry.

• Produce conceptual schedules with little or no input from the project team for debate and refinement by the team.
• Ideally looking for someone who is strong in scheduling and 3D modeling.
• Maintain a database of probable schedule durations by activities as well as overall durations.
• Development of the baseline overall schedule using well-defined and properly sequenced work activities.
• Oversee all project scheduling activities and provide required status updates, forecasts, and reports as necessary.
• Develop project schedule layouts in conjunction with the project team, alternate schedules and progress measurement of the schedule.
• Reviewing and critiquing Vendor and Subcontractor monthly updates to the schedule.
• Verifying that the updates are an accurate representation of the work accomplished.
• Understand the flow and logistics needed for the execution of the project.
• Supports ongoing projects by working with the project manager and discipline leads on project status, identifying opportunities for improvement, delays and areas where additional concentration is required.
• Recommending work around plans to keep the project on track.
• Perform other duties as requested by project management.