Construction Scheduling Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Scheduling Manager

DUTIES: The Construction Scheduling Manager will be versed in the various project controls best practices and supports project teams in development/control of schedules, performance tracking, procurement monitoring, document control, and implementation of various construction technologies. Specific duties include:

• Develop schedules on various size/complexity projects.
• Facilitate collaborative preconstruction planning sessions with Project Teams, Subcontractors, Designers, and Project Stakeholders.
• Analyze contract terms and specifications for adherence as it relates to schedule deliverables.
• Approves and monitors project baselines in conjunction with the Field Operations Manager
• Oversees schedule development/maintenance.
• Travels to project sites to facilitate monthly schedule updates in conjunction with Project Team
• Monitor construction progress and data entry for project performance updates.
• Analyzes and reports production statistics for key project components.
• Provide monthly schedule summary analysis of Project Portfolio to Management highlighting scheduling KPIs.
• Assist with procurement monitoring and expediting activities.
• Work together with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) department to coordinate both schedules and models.
• Create visual references/diagrams/graphics using schedule data to further describe the project plan, status, and upcoming scopes of work.
• Support Business Development & Marketing to produce schedules, narratives, or other material to support proposal efforts.
• Support and train on-site construction team efforts in the implementation of various construction technology applications, processes, and deliverables (Bluebeam, Navisworks, Autodesk Build/PlanGrid, Powerproject, etc.).
• Continuously improve project administrative processes and procedures to enhance efficiencies for the project.
• Develop and deliver specialized Planning, Scheduling, and other Project Controls training for Smoot Construction Company of DC.
• Works with Project Controls & Analytics team on process improvement efforts and operations support/training as need
• Works with IT team as needed to ensure Operations teams have the software, hardware, permissions, and connectivity to perform their duties.
• Works with Estimating and Preconstruction team to develop preliminary schedules, model/quantity-based schedule activities, and communicate the project schedule.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering, or a related field of study. Work experience must have included: Experience with construction project and program level scheduling; Experience with project controls, scheduling, or VDC/BIM Proficiency, including Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office or Asta Powerproject; and Proficient in schedule core standards structuring projects within a WBS framework, updating schedules based on progress, adding project fragnets, performing audits of schedules to ensure best practices, instruct users on proper processes to maintain quality of scheduling within the company, assist in cost and resource loading of schedules.