Construction Project Scheduler

Construction Scheduler

Adolfson and Peterson Construction is currently hiring for a Construction Scheduler supporting projects across our Gulf States Region based out of Dallas.

Responsibilities:

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Act as a consultant to project leadership teams to ensure appropriate and effective scheduling activities throughout the duration of a project.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and coaching on the development and maintenance of project schedules and planning utilized during all phases of the project including; master CPM schedules, look ahead schedules, design schedules, procurement schedules, pull planning schedules, etc..
• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with the project team, subcontractors, design team, and stakeholders to get input regarding sequencing and durations as it relates to overall project timelines.
• Advise project leadership on developing the baseline project schedule, maintenance of monthly schedule updates, and written narratives.
• Provide guidance and expertise to support coordinating efforts with subcontractors to ensure project schedules are up to date and meet project timeliness.
• Advise and support the project team on effective field communication between the owner's representative, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Integrate the project schedule into the working model using tools, including 4D Building Information Modeling, and coordinate with Virtual Design Construction Department.
• Assist and advise on the VE of schedules to achieve the shortest possible project duration.
• Support Efforts in Pull Planning and similar schedule techniques as needed.
• Develop and implement standard scheduling practices, guidelines, and tools across the region that provide the ability to update, maintain, and report on the progress of projects. This could include graphics, narratives, and other materials required to present an accurate and up to date view of the status of the project's schedule.
• Coach and mentor project teams on techniques to forecast potential conflicts and other roadblocks and how to effectively report in a manner that provides opportunity to proactively address issues.
• Analyze acceleration options along with risks and make recommendations for best cost solutions.
• Coach and advise on procurement planning and coordination of materials and services associated with overall project delivery.
• Develop metric and reporting tools and standards. Institute a reporting protocol to meet the needs of regional leadership as well as external stakeholders.
• Establish schedule philosophy and best practice trainings for entry level positions and assist in ensuring their proper development of scheduling practices.
• Help create, manage, and upkeep of regional schedule database.
• Review schedules for purposes of delays, claims, and notices. Establish protocols associated with these items.
• Collaborate with other regional functions to ensure all aspects of scheduling are accurate.
• Provide input during pursuit of work and preconstruction phases.
• Review schedules from a risk mitigation standpoint and during contract negotiations.
• Assist with preconstruction and/or pursuit schedules as required by the region.
• Assist in developing and implementing a training initiative intended to teach and maintain the skills needed to achieve a high standard of consistency and accuracy across all scheduling activities to meet regional strategic objectives.
• Assess the scheduling abilities in current team members. Help deliver a training curriculum to meet individual and regional goals.
• Assist with the development and delivery of a training curriculum for all newly hired or promoted team members who will have scheduling as an accountability.
• Maintain high standards and competency in scheduling through ongoing training.
• Other duties as assigned by regional leadership.

Requirements:

• History or progressively more responsible scheduling experience and proven results including:
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of experience in construction scheduling or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Field and office experience in delivering project schedules.
• Proficiency with scheduling, spreadsheets, project management software, and project control tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Prolog, Microsoft Project, P6, and Asta Powerproject.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply CPM scheduling theory while focusing on detail and execution.
• Ability to read and comprehend building plans and specifications. Estimating experience including take-offs preferred.
• Ability to travel to project work sites 70+ miles away.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards.
• Experience cultivating an active network of relationships, driving collaboration and alignment, relating well to colleagues, and connecting with employees at all levels.
• Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) in order to effectively communicate with diverse audiences

Estimated Pay:

$104,000.00 - $172,000.00

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Adolfson & Peterson Construction's (AP) ability to adapt and innovate has driven our success for more than 80 years. We are consistently ranked among the top construction managers and general contractors in the nation while maintaining one of the safest records in the industry. We bring positive and measurable change to the communities where we live, work and build. And we invest in new processes and technology to be operationally excellent and remain at the forefront of the ever-changing industry.

We have been committed to quality, innovation, safety and strong relationships since our beginning in 1946. AP offers preconstruction, construction and contracting services to commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, municipal, data center, and senior living markets with offices across Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. We employ more than 850 team members who strive for excellence and embody loyalty, trust and genuine love for what they do.

We go beyond the build for our communities and our people.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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