Lead Scheduler - Kiewit Power Constructors

Kiewit•West Mifflin, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Scheduler, you will get the opportunity to work closely with construction and engineering operations as you develop engineering and construction schedules. You will be responsible for building and updating schedules as various milestones and project deliverables are completed or added to the scope of work, while also providing updates to key project team members on the progress of projects and connecting with the client. You will also lead a small team of schedulers on a project site. Kiewit Power Constructors provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America.

Requirements

Proficiency with computers and software including Microsoft Office products
Experience in Heavy Industrial Scheduling preferred
Experience managing teams of schedulers on an integrated schedule.
Experience in Delay Claims and Change Orders
Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn about, various project controls software, such as inEight Suite, Primavera P6, etc.
Ability to travel and/or relocate as needed
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
Highly motivated, with a passion for excellence and taking initiative
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction
Develop resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the projects
Develop schedule logic and constraints, realistic activity durations and available manpower and resources
Assess the impact of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates
Apply engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts to develop and maintain critic path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting
Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems. Interface with clients, attend regular meetings and give schedule health reports.