Multifamily-National Scheduling Manager - Arlington

D.R. Horton, Inc.•Arlington, TX

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About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Multifamily-National Scheduling Manager. The role of the Multifamily-National Scheduling Manager is to lead the scheduling function for DHI Communities including oversight of creating, updating, and maintaining schedules for all multifamily sites nationally through interaction with Region Scheduling Managers, field personnel, and analysis of subcontractor performance. Compare current schedule forecasts against original estimates, analyze performance and identify opportunities to improve, and communicate critical information to executive management and division leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
Seven years or more of related experience and/or training
Specific knowledge of multifamily construction means and methods and unique aspects of construction in various regions of the country
Proficient in Primavera scheduling software (P6)
Proficient in MS Project
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experienced with construction drawings, specifications, and construction sequencing
Superior interpersonal skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice To Haves

Able to use drawings and specifications for schedule development
Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
Experience using Procore is preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee operations of the scheduling function nationally including software selection and implementation, reporting, process design, communication, staffing, and training
Advise executive management on scheduling assumptions in pro forma financial analysis of projects being considered for acquisition and for post-closing performance analysis
Interact with region scheduler and construction management to ensure original baseline schedules created are realistic for each project based on product type and historical market-specific division performance
Coordinate with Construction and Development to ensure best estimates of project timelines
Maintain procedures to coordinate with construction personnel to obtain actual task start and completion dates, plus forecast completion dates for tasks in process, then critically analyze task completion durations to formulate accurate schedule updates
Review draft schedule updates and provide feedback for potential inclusion in official distributed schedule updates
Interface with all levels of executive management, division management, and field personnel
Provide relevant reports and updates to management on routine basis and upon request
Perform periodic site visits to validate integrity of scheduling information and estimates
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company