Planning and Scheduling Manager, Mission Critical

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Planning & Scheduling Manager prepares schedules for projects of all sizes, completes complex scheduling activities, and provides team leadership. The role guides construction sequencing, develops and delivers training, and supervises critical path analysis. It supports JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values within the Advanced Facilities Group, which works on Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. The position also supports schedule development and project construction through Lean principles and pull planning, and leads or supports change-management delays and claims.

Requirements

8 or more years of planning and scheduling experience (preferred).
2 or more years of people-management experience (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
Advanced knowledge of work-activity sequencing, scheduling concepts, best practices, and construction projects and delivery methods.
Ability to identify sequencing concerns and improvement opportunities and communicate them effectively.
Knowledge of critical path analysis for time-extension requests and change-management delays and claims.
Advanced ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
Knowledge of Lean processes and philosophy.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and on time.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships across the organization and work effectively with internal and external teams.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs.
May require travel and/or relocation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
8 or more years of planning and scheduling experience.
2 or more years of people-management experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and incorporate Lean principles and pull planning during schedule development and project construction.
Create bid and proposal schedules in support of Marketing and Operations managers.
Lead detailed critical path analysis for problem projects and perform root-cause analysis of issues.
Assist with procurement and supervision of scheduling consultants to meet project requirements.
Review schedules for alignment with best-practice standards and project requirements, and communicate review comments.
Guide development of best-practice standards for the planning and scheduling group, including leadership in department objective plans.
Maintain required reimbursability and ensure direct reports do the same.
Support Lean and Pull Planning sessions by aligning the CPM master schedule with pull plan results; lead and facilitate sessions when project needs require.
Lead and support change-management delays and claims, including compensable, non-compensable, excusable, and non-excusable claims.
Promote and support diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn and implement the company’s non-discrimination policy.
Lead internal scheduling training classes and provide performance-management feedback.