Project Management Scheduler

Job DetailsJob Location: Lewisville, TX 75057The ProjectManagement(PM)Scheduling Leadoverseesprojectsschedules,coordinates withotherdepartmentstoensure efficientoperations, resource optimization, and timely delivery ofprojects. The PM Scheduling Leadsupportsworkloadand capacity balancingacrossoperationsto ensure project timelines are met, resources are used effectively, and project-related tasks are assigned, monitored, and adjusted as priorities change. This role also supportsproject management departmentcapacityforecasting, resource alignment, workflow efficiency, and project continuity to reduce delays, minimize unnecessary handoffs, and improve overall delivery quality WHAT WE DO VIVA Railings designs and manufactures architectural metal and glass railing systems for commercial construction across the U.S. Our Operations and Inventory departments play a critical role in supporting production, ensuring materials are accurately stocked, tracked, and delivered to the shop at the right time. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Projects Resource Utilization &Capacity Planning Developing and implementinga consolidatedschedulereviewthat reflectsoperationscapabilities and business objectives. Coordinating with departments such assales, design & engineering, supply chain, andinstallation to ensure smooth operations. Analyzing project specifications, resource availability, andoperationsfactors to optimize scheduling. Monitoring projects progress, identifying potentialconflicts ordisruptions, and implementing contingency plans. Leading cross-functional meetings to resolve scheduling conflicts and review performance. Conducting scenario planning and “what-if” analyses to anticipatesitedelays,capacity constraintsorother risks. Maintaining accurate records of scheduling activities, changes, and outcomes Training and supporting team membersonimprovedschedulingprocedures&practices. Cross-Functional Coordination Participate in project kickoff meetings and collaborate with Design, Engineering, Supply Chain and Installation teams to understand priorities, timelines, dependencies, resource requirements, and task duration including queue time. Communicate workload constraints, capacity risks, queue time, and scheduling recommendations to support project planning and prioritization. Align project management schedules with design, fabrication, procurement, installation, and project execution milestones. Provide proactive schedule updates, elevate potential delays or resource issues, and align stakeholders on reprioritization when needed. Track backlog, overdue tasks, schedule adherence, resource utilization, and projected workload demand. Generate weekly and monthly reports on workload distribution, capacity, projected demand, and departmental performance. Identify scheduling risks and conflicts early, communicate impacts to stakeholders, and support timely mitigation planning. PM Scheduling Works with the PMs to ensure projects are set to execute successfully. Monitor workloads, resource utilization, and assignment balance to support effective use of team capacity. Maintainsvisibility into active, upcoming, and at-risk project management tasks. Tracksproject schedules adjustments in response to schedule changes, urgent requests, shifting priorities, and operational needs. ProjectManagementWorkload Management Develop and maintain short- and long-term Project Management capacity forecasts. Forecast workload requirements 4–8 weeks in advance, includingsalesproject pipeline. Evaluate future team availability and anticipate workload before assigning new projects. Consider the full project lifecycle when making assignments, including downstream execution phases following project initiation. Identify future resource constraints and recommend mitigation plans. Continuous Improvement Develop and enhance scheduling tools, dashboards, and forecasting models to improve planning accuracy and visibility. Establish and maintain workload balancing standards, scheduling processes, and best practices. Identify and implement process improvements that reduce unnecessary handoffs, improve workflow efficiency, and support higher-quality output. Support KPI development, performance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives for the Project Management Department. Qualifications 2+ years of experience in scheduling, project coordination, or operations support— Construction industry experience preferred Strong organizational and communication skills Comfortable managing multiple projects and shifting priorities Experience working with scheduling software, spreadsheets, and reporting tools Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team A detail-oriented mindset and proactive approach to solving problems #J-18808-Ljbffr VIVA Railings