What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Scheduling Manager position at Modular Genius Inc?
Project Scheduling Manager
April 2025
About Us - Modular Genius, Inc. is a turnkey, modular building contractor, offering permanent construction and relocatable commercial modular buildings. Our work focuses on assembly, business, education, daycare, government, healthcare, and other segments of industry.
Our Mission - Our mission is to consistently provide, and continually improve, modular construction by offering modular buildings that add value to our customers’ goals. Our employees are committed to reliability in everything we do, meeting our customers’ needs, having good subcontractor relationships, and sustaining the environment.
Our Vision - Modular Genius continues to lead the way by utilizing modular buildings for people who seek an eco-friendly accelerated construction solution to their space needs. Through the diverse and collective strengths of our construction and design team, we broaden the frontiers of modular construction to ensure high quality projects and premium customer service. We are proud to be recognized as an ethnically based, service-oriented company that exceeds customers’ expectations.
Location- Position location considered in an onsite office setting.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced MS Project Scheduling Manager, with 5 years of experience. As a scheduling manager the candidate would create, manage, and track project schedules, identify potential issues, and ensure projects stay on track, utilizing tools like Gantt charts and resource allocation.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Scheduling:
- Creating Schedules: Develop detailed project schedules using MS Project, outlining tasks, dependencies, durations, and milestones for Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects
- Resource Allocation: Assign resources (people, equipment, etc.) to tasks and monitor their availability.
- Consolidate that data into reports to support cash flow projections, WIP analysis, and other key financial metrics
Critical Path Analysis:
- Identify the critical path (the sequence of tasks that determines the shortest possible project completion time) and focus on those tasks to ensure project success.
Baseline Creation:
- Establish a baseline schedule to track progress and identify deviations.
Schedule Management:
- Tracking Progress: Monitor project progress against the schedule and identify any deviations or potential delays.
- Updating Schedules: Regularly update the schedule based on actual progress, changes, and unforeseen issues.
Risk Management and Problem Solving:
- Analyze schedule deviations, identify root causes, and propose corrective actions.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact the schedule.
Communication:
- Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular project status reports, highlighting progress, issues, and upcoming milestones.
- Collaboration: Communicate with project stakeholders, including project managers, team members, and clients, to ensure everyone is informed and aligned.
Tool Proficiency:
- MS Project Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of MS Project's features and functionalities.
Gantt Chart Interpretation:
- Be able to effectively interpret and utilize Gantt charts to visualize project timelines and dependencies.
Resource Management:
- Understand resource allocation principles and effectively manage resources to optimize project schedules.
Other tasks:
- Starting new projects or importing old ones
- Third-party application integration (Procore)
- General Requirements
- MS Project Superuser
- Experience with Procore with other project management or CRM tools.
- Certification or formal training in Procore or related construction/project management software.
- Background in construction management or project management is a plus.
- Able to work Productively in a Fast-Paced Environment against Deadlines
- Multi-Tasker
- Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Able to Operate with Substantial Independence and Strongly Self-Motivated
- Able to work both independently and within a Team Environment
- Able to Execute Tactically
- Able to Deal with Conflict in a Constructive Manner
- Strong Organizational and Interpersonal skills
- Must be a US Citizen or Legally Authorized to Work in the United States
- Must be able to pass various criminal history background checks (i.e. FBI Criminal History, Child Abuse, etc.)
- Must Speak, Read, and Write English fluently.
- Key competencies are initiative, communication, teamwork, and dependability.
- Technical Skills: Procore, Teams, Take-off, MS Office Suite, MS Project
Job Type: Full-time, Salary, Exempt
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer paid life and disability insurance.
- Health Savings Account
- Generous paid time off
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.