Senior Scheduler

Overview

About Suffolk   

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. 

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit  and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. 

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. 

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click here. 

The Role

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level.

The Senior Planner supports projects over $100 million by creating baseline and progress schedules for various stages of the project, gives technical and practical input on all project schedules and prepares and analyzes updates.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced level scheduling support to assigned projects
• Manage the schedules for more than one project
• Establish, monitor, and maintain project schedules, generally over 5000 activities per project
• Participate in updating the master schedule and enterprise reporting
• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents in developing and maintaining a project baseline schedule including resource planning and cash flow
• Gather schedule information, update, analyze, and prepare reports of the project’s progress
• Prepare concise schedule narratives describing the status of assigned projects
• Prepare Time Impact Analysis as necessary to support the schedule aspect of contract revisions
• Ensure compliance with company scheduling procedures for preparing and maintaining baseline schedules
• Maintain quality assurance and control on assigned project schedules
• Train Project Managers and Superintendents on company scheduling procedures and proper scheduling techniques
• Prepare lessons learned on completed projects
• Provide formal CPM schedule training to company employees
• Have a basic understanding of Lean Pull Planning concepts

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an applicable discipline
• Minimum of 6 years of scheduling experience on large-scale ($75M+) construction projects
• Experience in preparing schedules for building projects and high-rise structures is preferred
• Proven experience in developing, maintaining, forecasting, and controlling of scheduling costs
• Expert in CPM scheduling with the ability to review and analyze schedules and changes to determine the impact on a project
• Must have experience with Primavera P6 Project Management Enterprise Scheduling Software including cost loading and resource loading capabilities. Experience in running the most current version of P6 software is preferred
• Must possess full proficiency in CPM scheduling techniques and principles, including the demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects concurrently
• Must possess excellent computer skills with working knowledge of importing and exporting information into Primavera P6 Scheduling Software using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project Software
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information in a concise manner and to make recommendations on strategies to resolve project issues is required
• Must have or be willing to obtain AACEI PSP Certification within 6 months of hire (Suffolk will pay for certification)
• Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to apply appropriate communication techniques to various individuals
• Positive customer service orientation, with both internal and external clients is required
• Strong interpersonal skills are required, demonstrating a consistent commitment and ability to work with diverse work groups and individuals
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

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Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk. 

Compensation Information

The expected salary range for this position (Senior Planner) in New Haven, CT is between $175,000 and $225,000 USD. This represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Suffolk’s total compensation package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy. Salary ranges may differ by geography and are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.