Scheduling Manager (Kansas City)

Overview Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120‑year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world’s 100 tallest buildings. For more than 30 years, Turner's Kansas City office has helped shape our local skyline with projects such as Arrowhead Stadium, Children’s Mercy Park, and the University of Kansas Hospital Physicians Medical Office Building. Kansas City’s current working portfolio includes everything from data centers and elaborate healthcare renovations to elementary schools. Position Description Oversee the work of the Scheduling team, project staff, or consultants assigned to scheduling functions on one or more construction projects of varying size and complexity for the Business Unit. Prepare and maintain schedules, develop and review project baselines, and monitor and track scheduling project progress. Responsibilities Conduct scheduling activities while leading, managing, and supervising project scheduling activities of the Scheduling group (e.g., Scheduling Engineers, project staff, or consultants) assigned to scheduling functions on one or more construction projects. Perform scheduling activities including monitoring, tracking progress, and preparing summary and detail level schedules. Develop full Critical Path Method (CPM) logic‑generated baseline schedules for projects. Communicate project execution plan, monitor performance against original baseline schedule and previous month’s forecasts, and promote early identification and mitigation of risks. Develop construction schedule throughout all project phases, from RFP/Project Launch through Substantial Completion/Final Turnover. Collaborate with project departments (e.g., Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, Construction) to prepare detailed schedules. Collaborate with VDC to integrate BIM, 4D models, and logistics planning. Integrate Last Planner System (LPS) methodology into construction project schedule. Perform monthly progress updates complete with narrative and create target comparison and periodic look‑ahead schedules. Develop and update cost and/or resource loaded schedules. Conduct project schedule reviews with project leadership and provide Scheduling Dashboard statistics at Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) or other sessions (e.g., Pull Plan Sessions, Trade contractor meetings). Participate in Business Development (BD) and BU marketing activities for proposal presentations and activities related to project scheduling and provide scheduling contract language and related documentation. Provide support and training of scheduling software and planning and scheduling techniques to project and office employees. Develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders to promote the value of scheduling and communication of the overall project plan. Engage with clients as Planning and Scheduling SME to educate and influence expectations for Planning and Scheduling standards, and best practices to satisfy owner standards and other requirements. Conduct project site progress walks to capture progress, review and verify with project team, and update schedule accordingly. Challenge project team based on previous, current, and future schedule data for As Built vs. Planned progress to ensure logical construction sequencing. Perform audits of project schedules using diagnostic and comparison software to validate health and quality of schedule, Last Planner System integration, and review risk/gap analysis of scheduling function across projects. Provide feedback to the Scheduling group to mature scheduling practices. Implement and educate Scheduling group to use advanced techniques (e.g., weather conditions, TIAs, cost and resource loading) to identify potential schedule risks and delays. As required, provide historical schedule information to defend against or initiate a claim. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field, with a minimum of 8 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Large construction project experience ($100 M+). Scheduling certification desired (e.g., AACE, PSP, PMI‑SP). Experience in construction project engineering and supervisory positions. Knowledgeable of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices. Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to build schedules. Proficient use of scheduling software applications (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6). Proficient use of scheduling diagnostic and comparison tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Change Inspector). Advanced experience conducting gap analysis and managing scheduling risks. Advanced knowledge of estimates for project schedule development. Familiar with earned value concepts and using construction resources to validate productivity and durations. Ability to develop metrics and track results. Strong analysis, critical thinking, good judgment, and problem‑solving skills. Experience implementing continuous improvement methods and tools (e.g., lean construction, Takt). Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties requires physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use temporary construction personnel hoists, climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, occasionally travels short and long distances via a variety of conveyances, and may work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off‑site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly works at construction sites where they are exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. Noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting where noise is usually quiet to moderate. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws. EEO Statement Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer – race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Turner Construction Company