Scheduler, Mission Critical

Scheduler, Mission Critical

Location: Council Bluffs, IA, US Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection. JE Dunn's Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Role Summary

The Scheduler will complete increasingly complex activities to prepare project schedules. This position will be responsible for visiting job sites to review job status, drafting, updating and reviewing project schedules, and helping to mentor and train less experienced co-workers. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core SCHEDULER FAMILY - CORE

• 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 JE Dunn scheduling software.
• Assists with and performs training for JE Dunn operations.
• Assists with training content and course preparation for training delivered by the group.
• Assists with the development of best practices for JE Dunn planning and scheduling efforts.
• Visits job sites regularly to review job status and applies construction sequencing knowledge to accurately update the project schedule for assigned projects.
• May attend project related meetings and/or jobsite-specific meetings where emphasis on schedule is discussed.
• 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.
• Participates in pursuit opportunities with business development and the project team.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core SCHEDULER

• Conducts detailed critical path analysis for problem projects and root cause analysis for issues.
• Assists project teams in schedule sequencing, methods of construction, project delays and impacts, alternate work plans and recovery schedules.
• Assists with facilitating all planning and scheduling training conducted for internal team members, e.g. One Dunn training for P&S Group, schedule software training, etc.
• Participates in job pre-planning meetings, post construction meetings and monthly project status review meetings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner. Communication skills, verbal and written Intermediate. Proficiency in MS Office Advanced. 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 Intermediate. Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management - Intermediate. Knowledge of scheduling software and implementation - Intermediate. Knowledge of most types of construction projects and delivery methods Intermediate. Knowledge of work activity sequencing, activity durations, scheduling concepts and best practices, with the ability to communicate opportunities for improvement Intermediate. Proficiency in scheduling software Advanced. Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy Intermediate. Ability to import schedules into JE Dunn's standard scheduling software. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with team members. Ability to effectively collaborate as a team, both internally and externally.

Education

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

Experience

3+ years planning and scheduling experience (Preferred). Working Environment Valid and unrestricted drivers license required Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds May require periods of travel and/or relocation Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold) Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

Why People Work Here

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