Scheduling Manager

Scheduling Manager

Fred Smith Company is a leading heavy civil contractor working in the commercial sitework, public infrastructure and asphalt markets in North Carolina and is currently searching for a Scheduling Manager for our management team in Raleigh. The Scheduling Manager will report to the Vice President of Preconstruction & Resources. This position is responsible for overseeing the training, development, and analysis of Construction Scheduling for the entire organization.

The successful Scheduling Manager candidate will:

• Have broad experience and a thorough understanding of heavy civil construction scheduling
• Be a self-starter
• Be able to work well in a team setting as well as demonstrates the ability to work independently
• Have good judgement and attention to detail.
• Be a hands-on team player who isn't afraid to creatively solve problems.
• Be capable of developing complex schedules with little supervision
• Be able to meet critical deadlines and lead/mentor others in a positive team environment

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the training, coordination, and supervision of Scheduling for the entire organization.
• Support Project Teams in development of baseline project schedules and progress updates to project schedules. For more complicated projects, more involvement in creating schedules may be required.
• Mentor, train, and support project teams to have a good understanding & development of construction schedules and the use of construction scheduling software
• Perform cost and resource loading of schedules to support accurate forecasting.
• Analyze multiple company short-term and long-term project & resource schedules to ensure alignment.
• Provide senior leadership with monthly resource allocation schedules/reports to assist in managing overall company resources (crews, equipment, materials, etc).
• Plan and lead monthly resource schedule meetings with senior leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in scheduling processes.
• Proactively support project teams by monitoring project progress, tracking performance, and adjusting schedules as necessary.
• Proactively collaborate and communicate with project teams and leaders to understand, manage, and mitigate risks to schedule, budget, resources, etc.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction Team to assist on development of construction schedules to submit with bid proposals.
• Ensure company safety policies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, & all OSHA and any state level agencies regulations are enforced.
• Adherence to equal employment opportunity for all employees & applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin & disability

Required Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to anticipate potential schedule delays and implement solutions.
• Strong initiative and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• 3-10+ years of prior scheduling experience in the construction industry.
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in construction scheduling software and project management tools. Primavera P6 is preferred.
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid estimating software or equivalent program for Civil Estimating.
• Specific experience working on civil/site construction estimates in Commercial / Private / Residential fields is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current scheduling industry standards and practices.
• Valid drivers license with positive driving history.

Fred Smith Company offers competitive pay, benefits and one of the best 401K matching programs in the construction industry.

Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Fred Smith Company is an E-Verify Participant.