Senior Scheduler

Position Summary: The Senior Scheduler plays a crucial role in the project team, responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules to ensure timely and efficient completion of construction projects. This position serves as a senior-level expert in scheduling methodologies and tools, providing valuable insights and guidance to project teams and stakeholders. This position is fully on the project site near Childress, TX.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 DOE

Essential Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, incorporating all relevant tasks, milestones, and dependencies.
- Coordinate with project managers, department heads, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information for scheduling purposes.
- Monitor project progress and identify potential scheduling conflicts or delays, proposing solutions to mitigate risks.
- Implement best practices for schedule optimization, resource leveling, and critical path analysis.
- Communicate schedule updates and changes to relevant stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
- Provide regular reports on project schedule performance, highlighting areas of concern and proposing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Mentor and train junior schedulers on scheduling techniques and software usage.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Experience and Education:

- 4-yr Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering.
- Proven experience in project scheduling, preferably in a senior or lead role.
- 7+ years combined experience in scheduling, construction, engineering, etc.
- Project Engineering and / or field experience is a plus.

Position Related Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address scheduling conflicts effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and precision in scheduling tasks and resources.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with computer apps, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in key software packages used in scheduling & construction management, including Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse, Smartsheet, Procore, Navisworks, Bluebeam, etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, & trade practices.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

- Standing/Walking/Sitting: workday is combination of standing, walking, and sitting.
- Must be able to climb stairs: 5% of the day.
- Hands/Arms: constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use.
- Sight: visual acuity in near, mid, and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.
- Hearing: sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone.
- Speech: sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone.
- Lift/Carry: Up to 20lbs. Computer/drawings - minimal.
- Bending/Twisting: minimal.
- Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: minimal.
- Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
- Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
- Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine the best method to accomplish desired results.
- Must be able to plan and organize work.
- Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers.