Construction Scheduler

Summary: The Construction Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed project schedules for construction projects. The Scheduler will collaborate with project managers, contractors, and other team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks and milestones. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of construction processes, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in scheduling software.

Kovach’s Mission and Values:

Our Mission: Kovach's mission is crystal clear: to cultivate a thriving and profitable company that stands as a beacon of growth and opportunity. We are steadfastly dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals not only succeed but flourish. In doing so, we aim to strike a harmonious balance between robust financial health and a nurturing space for all our team members.

Employee Ownership (ESOP):

At Kovach, we believe in sharing our success with the people who make it possible. Our employees are the driving force behind everything we achieve, which is why we proudly offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This program allows you to become an owner of the company, giving you a direct stake in its growth and prosperity. As the company continues to succeed, so does the value of your shares, offering you a powerful opportunity to build wealth and benefit from our long-term success. With an ESOP, your contributions directly impact both your future and the company’s future, creating a true partnership in our continued growth.

Our Core Values:

• Positivity: Easy to work with, trusting, team player, and good communicator.
• Own it: Reliable, responsible, follows through, trustworthy, thorough.
• Expertise: Intelligent, innovative, and coachable.
• Grit: Tough, strong work ethic, and finds a way to get it done.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop Detailed Schedules: Create and manage comprehensive construction schedules for all stages of the project, from planning to completion, ensuring that tasks are outlined and deadlines are met.
• Monitor and Update Schedules: Regularly update the project schedule based on project progress, delays, and changes in scope. Ensure that all stakeholders are informed of schedule adjustments.
• Coordinate with Teams: Collaborate with project managers, site supervisors, general contractors, and subcontractors to gather necessary information and ensure alignment of schedules with the overall project goals.
• Track Milestones: Identify project milestones and ensure that tasks are completed on time. Monitor any risks to the timeline and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide Reports: Generate regular reports on project progress, including schedule updates, potential delays, and any concerns or risks to project timelines.
• Identify Risks: Anticipate potential issues that could cause delays in the schedule, such as material shortages, labor shortages, or weather conditions, and proactively develop solutions to mitigate risks.
• Review Contracts and Specifications: Review project contracts and specifications to ensure schedules reflect the project's scope, terms, and conditions.
• Communicate with Stakeholders: Serve as the point of contact for schedule-related matters and ensure that project stakeholders are kept informed about schedule changes.

Required skills and qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self motivated and resourceful.
• Knowledge of critical path method (CPM) scheduling.
• Time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Solid analytical skills to collect and interpret data.
• Calm, professional demeanor.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in scheduling software i.e., Microsoft and Primavera.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 experience in construction scheduling.
• Managing schedules for a large company.
• Great communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to self-manage.

Personal Characteristics:

• Forward thinking mindset, embraces challenges and looks at them as opportunities rather than obstacles.
• A trustworthy individual who exudes reliability, competence and sincerity and can inspire the same in others.
• A hard-work ethic tempered by a genuine curiosity and commitment to something other.
• than just work and just himself or herself, a genuine interest in others and their well-being.
• A demonstrated track record of ethical behavior.
• A professional who demonstrates emotional intelligence and a genuine personal interest in the well-being of the project team.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for Long Periods: Much of the scheduler’s time is spent at a desk working on a computer, creating schedules, and updating project plans. This requires comfort with sitting for extended periods.
• Computer Use: Frequent typing, mouse use, and prolonged screen time are essential for tasks like inputting data, analyzing schedules, generating reports, and communicating with stakeholders.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to use a keyboard and mouse efficiently, as well as interact with scheduling software, is necessary.

Work Environment:

• The role involves exposure to outdoor conditions and active construction sites.
• Noise levels may be high due to machinery and equipment.

About Kovach: Founded on robust client and vendor relationships, Kovach boasts a unique and influential organizational culture. Housing approximately 350 employees, our family extends across multiple states. We're not just about professional growth; we emphasize having fun while making an impact. Our annual sales touch approximately $90 million, with growth expected in the years ahead. Our partnerships with the region's biggest general contractors have adorned Phoenix with iconic buildings, ranging from the Phoenix Airport and ASU campuses to the Talking Stick Resort and Casino.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits Offered:

• ESOP
• 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Vision insurance

Kovach is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity in its workforce. We invite candidates who are keen to grow, contribute, and be a part of our success story.

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