What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Project Scheduler position at Weifield Group Contracting?
Working at Weifield
Weifield has been recognized for over a decade as a Top Place to Work!! Our purpose is to make the next generation better than us, and our niche is to provide best-in-class electrical solutions.
We are a merit shop and a national leader in cutting-edge electrical construction with nearly 900 employees across all our regions. We live our PACT values, and because People is our #1 value, we offer a people-focused benefits package. Your drive and abilities determine how far you go!
Weifield Group Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description:
Project schedulers perform various functions, which may vary with the specification of the project, field engineers, superintendents, and project managers assigned.
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
- Create, monitor, and analyze project schedules in accordance with standard of best project practice
- Track, analyze, and report information appropriately to allow the project teams to manage their projects and evaluate weekly reports
- Ensure accuracy of project schedules and performed version control
- Co-ordinate project schedules, tasks, meeting updates, and efficient distribution of reports
- Prepare, implement, and monitor scopes of work using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for control and integrity
- Monitor projects’ progress, including identifying critical activities and reviewing forecasts and progress achieved to date
- Maintain project risk register to ensure that risks are effectively managed to minimize their impact on schedule, scope, and budget of projects
- Track baselines, perform what-if analysis, and develop contingency plans
- Developing conceptual models for Business Capability traceability matrix to explain processes to all levels of users
- Perform coordination of cross-functional departments to identify project issues, monitor action items, and work with the project manager to ensure resolution.
- Teach project team members how to use schedule-related tools and processes.
- Identify risks: Anticipate potential issues and delays, and propose solutions.
Job Requirements:
- Fluent in P6/Primavera Scheduling software
- Fluent in Bluebeam and Microsoft programs
- 2 years’ experience in Project Scheduling
- 2 years’ experience in electrical or construction industry
- BA Construction management is preferred
- Strong time management skills
- Proficiency in project scheduling software
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work well with others
- Knowledge of the project's specifications
Weifield Benefits:
Weifield employees receive a variety of benefits including:
- Fulltime, exempt (salary), paid weekly
- 100% of base medical plan is paid for you by Weifield
- Dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as company paid life insurance
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- 7 paid holidays
- 401(k)-plan eligibility
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- The ability to earn extra money via a generous employee referral program
