Planning & Scheduling Manager

Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company•Bend, OR

11h

About The Position

The Planning and Scheduling Manager will provide team leadership by completing activities to assist, guide and train Project Superintendents and Project Teams in preparation and management of project schedules. This role will guide schedule construction, sequencing, develop and deliver training, and supervise critical path analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and/or 8-10 years of construction management experience preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications
Knowledge of schedule logic and sequence required
Ability to lead internal scheduling training classes
Broad knowledge of types of construction projects and delivery methods
Proficient with MS Office Suite, MS Project or P6 (scheduling), Bluebeam, Procore or Sage (construction management), and PowerPoint or Prezi (presenting)
Experience with BIM/Navisworks/Autodesk is preferred
Efficient in time management, the ability to multi-task and adhere to/meet deadlines along with a strong attention to detail
Must have a strong customer-oriented approach and demonstrate professional demeanor
Current driver’s license and insurable driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience with BIM/Navisworks/Autodesk is preferred

Responsibilities

Develops, prepares, and regularly updates detailed project schedules in collaboration with Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams
Participates in all phases of the construction planning and scheduling process including proposal schedules, baseline schedules, and ongoing schedule updates
Works closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure schedules reflect realistic construction sequencing, trade coordination, and field operations
Performs schedule reviews to ensure best practices and effective scheduling methodologies are utilized and communicates recommendations to project teams
Supports project teams in developing and maintaining short-term look-ahead schedules to assist with coordination of upcoming work activities
Identifies schedule risks, constraints, and potential delays and collaborates with project teams to develop mitigation or recovery strategies
Conducts critical path analysis and assists project teams in evaluating schedule impacts related to delays, scope changes, or unforeseen conditions
Supports project teams with schedule analysis related to change orders, delays, impacts, and potential claims
Assists project teams in delay prevention, schedule recovery planning, and root cause analysis when schedule issues arise
Assists with development and training processes related to scheduling operations
Visits job sites as necessary to review project status and ensure schedule updates accurately reflect field progress
Attend project related meetings and/or jobsite-specific meetings where emphasis on schedule is discussed
Prepares and distributes schedule updates, reports, and analyses for internal teams and project stakeholders
Supports preconstruction efforts through development of proposal schedules and planning input
Establishes and promotes company best practices related to CPM scheduling.
Assists with development and delivery of internal scheduling training and guidance for project teams
Collaborates with operations, marketing, and preconstruction teams in support of project pursuits and scheduling strategies
Supports recruitment and evaluation of scheduling staff or consultant schedulers when necessary
Maintains awareness of external factors that may impact project schedules such as weather patterns, material availability, labor markets, and regional considerations
Integrate scheduling tools with project management or modeling software when appropriate
Manages and coordinates in-person scheduling support across project teams when necessary
Provides planning and scheduling support across multiple active projects simultaneously