Senior Scheduler, Planner, Commercial Construction

Senior Scheduler, Planner, Commercial Construction

Phoenix, AZ

Competitive Salary [about $150K] Full Benefits – World Class Corporation

Relocation Offered: YES

Also May reside in or relocate to: Kansas City, MO., Bowling Green, OH., Tulsa, OK., Dallas, TX., Temple, TX.

SUMMARY:

• Prepares, builds and updates project schedules collaboratively with the project team. Performs schedule reviews to ensure effective and efficient best practices for scheduling are utilized. Diplomatically communicates review comments to the project team.
• Participates in all phases of the construction planning & scheduling process, including the creation of proposal schedules, baseline schedule and ongoing schedule updates. Utilizes working knowledge of scheduling software.
• Visits job sites regularly to review job status and applies construction sequencing knowledge to accurately update the project schedule for assigned projects. Supports Lean and Pull Planning sessions by ensuring CPM schedule is aligned with pull plan results. Supports the preparation of a variety of reports as required for assigned projects.
• Adds resource loading and cost loading, when required, to schedules collaboratively created with the project teams. Provides planning and scheduling support to operations, marketing and other IPS functions as directed. Understands that market and regional information are a part of project schedules such as: seasonal weather patterns, materials markets, labor forces and other factors that may impact each project schedule.

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

1. Develops and facilitates planning and scheduling training programs for internal team members including content creation and implementation planning. Leads project teams in assessing sequencing and methods of construction, project delays and impacts, alternate work plans, and recovery schedules. Leads planning and scheduling group best practice and process development efforts. Develops and maintains a library of standard project schedule templates for internal use as a starting point. Participates and provides feedback in job pre-planning meetings, post construction meetings, and monthly project status review meetings.
2. Mentors, manages and coaches a direct report (if applicable).

Key Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications – Advanced Ability to recognize, during job site visits, where there are schedule sequencing areas of concern and where sequencing improvements can occur – Advanced
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management regarding commercial construction project types and delivery methods
• Knowledge of scheduling software and implementation
• Knowledge of most types of construction projects and delivery methods – Advanced
• Knowledge of work activity sequencing, activity durations, scheduling concepts and best practices, with the ability to communicate opportunities for improvement – Advanced
• Proficiency in scheduling software – Advanced
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy – Intermediate
• Ability to maintain or exceed required reimbursability and ensure direct reports can do the same
• Ability to effectively deal with Change Management delays and claims (compensable and non-compensable, excusable and non-excusable, etc.)
• Ability to lead and facilitate Pull Planning sessions, as required by project support needs
• Ability to provide performance management feedback and complete evaluations

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred) In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

5 years planning and scheduling experience (Preferred)

Candidate Details: 5 to 7 years experience/Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required – No/Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel – Always

CONTACT/SEND RESUME:

Bill Marek - CEO

407.541.7816

bmarek@vprecruiters.com

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