Scheduler Level 3

Description

Job Posting

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently available one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Summary

The Scheduler Level 3 is an experienced Construction scheduler with key decision-making capabilities for driving critical paths for projects and programs at any phase of the project's lifecycle. Responsible for providing detailed scheduling support, including preparing construction durations and phasing plans, monitoring contractor schedule updates, and recommending mitigating delays.

Responsibilities

Assists a Senior Scheduler by providing project-level scheduling support to the project team:

Develop project construction duration.

Prepare project phasing plans and participate in project risk assessment and constructability reviews.

Study, review, analyze, and present schedule-related project-specific issues for resolution.

Manage various scheduling and planning functions encompassing conceptual schedules, options analysis, baselines, progress measurement, and schedule analysis at the project level and across the portfolio to identify trends, opportunities, and risks using Primavera P6 software.

Participate in the monthly job progress meetings and project schedule updates to update the project's status.

Resolve any discrepancies or disagreements in the status of work activities and their representation in the schedule.

Recommend mitigation to delays.

Evaluate and analyze extensions of time, change orders, and claims.

Determine impacts and prepare necessary schedule frag nets, the chronology of events, charts, flow diagrams, comparison reports, presentations, and narratives.

Work with Project teams to take appropriate corrective actions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.

Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience.

Competencies:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Must have focus and ability to deliver results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.

Must possess excellent team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

Proficient computer skills (i.e., Windows environment, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) and strong business administrative skills (i.e., presentations, report and letter writing, time management, etc.).

PMI-SP desirable.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

Selection Criteria

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the "Careers" link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.