Senior Project Scheduler

Company Overview Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Company Overview Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. Job Description Our Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection group assists in all levels of federal, public, private and international organizations by offering planning, design, and construction services for transportation systems that reflect community needs. Our value-added program management, best-in-class design-build expertise, and unparalleled sustainability and economic solutions, build partnerships and create solutions for current and future environmental and infrastructure challenges. CDM Smith is seeking a Project Scheduler / Schedule Reviewer to support our Transportation CEI (Construction Engineering & Inspection) team in Charleston, WV. This position will contribute to CDM Smith’s mission by: Performing Baseline and Updated Schedule Reviews for both internal and external clients, frequently under tight deadlines. Developing and documenting project planning considerations and objectives, scope and milestones to incorporate into the master project schedule. Developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated critical path schedules for projects in accordance with contract specifications. Developing scope, deliverables, and activities with project managers for each task assignment. Developing detailed work plan deliverables including schedule diagrams (Pert, Gantt & Time-Scale), resource loaded activities, and fee scheduling of invoicing. Gathering project progress information from project manager and project team members to update and monitor the project. Maintaining and updating scope within work breakdown structure; reports on unbudgeted activities. Updates actual expenditures, and forecasts remaining cost/resource needs. Supporting the updating of a risk register related to schedule and scope impacts. Developing monthly progress report deliverables to encompass schedule updates, schedule performance/milestone reports, and performance curves. Monitoring and reporting critical path and schedule performance; updating actual progress and forecast remaining work schedule. Preparing miscellaneous proposal and/or Contract Time Determination schedules, as required. Skills & Abilities Skills and Abilities: Proficient in project management methodology including project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and general finance and accounting concepts and practices. Demonstrates good knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities as well as an understanding construction practices. Working knowledge of Enterprise Project Portfolio Management tools (Ex: Primavera P6) AACE-CST, AACE-PSP, or PMI-SP certification Proficient in determining contractual compliance and reasonableness of schedule elements including, but not limited to, project Scope inclusion, activity configuration (logic, durations, constraints, calendar assignments, etc.), cost loading, resource loading, calendar configurations, mandatory reports, and narratives. Proficient in reviewing the Critical and Near-Critical Paths, identifying variances and schedule revisions, and analyzing and reporting the impacts of the changes applied. Evaluating progress reported and determining the overall impact of the progress on the project’s Critical Path and completion dates. Proficient in evaluating project delays per the contract specifications. Possesses working knowledge of cost loading and resource loading techniques and Earned Value Management. Possesses the ability to communicate schedule development and review results verbally and in written form to both internal and external clients in an accurate and concise manner consistent with the protocols established by CDM Smith and our clients. Possesses strong teamwork and collaboration skills and an ability to work well in fast paced environments requiring daily shifting of priorities and deadline requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related discipline. 6 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications “Asta Powerproject” Amount Of Travel Required 20% - 40% Driving Requirements An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Additional Pay Range Information CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training. Additional Compensation All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Visa Sponsorship Available No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position Pay Range Max USD $170,269.00 Pay Range Min USD $97,302.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr