Project Controls Specialist / Scheduler

The Christman Company•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Christman Company is looking for a lead Project Scheduler in the Oklahoma City region. This role offers opportunities to become an employee-owner with a leading national general contractor. The Project Scheduler will be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of planning and scheduling techniques, working with the project team to develop the project plan and translate it into the project schedule, leading development and analysis of project schedules, CPM software implementation, time impact and delay analysis, and review of periodic schedule updates. The role also involves developing project time and cost claims, assisting in developing and recording historical schedule information and "lessons learned" at project completion, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills, maintaining technical expertise through continuing education, advancing professionalism in planning and scheduling organizations, and maintaining a positive attitude under project constraints. Strong computer skills with P6, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project) are required, along with a willingness to test and implement new technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
Five (5) years of experience in the construction industry required in a project management or project planning role.
Experience with advanced schedule tooling and analytics, Knowledge of pull planning, and Earned Value Management.
Experience with MS Excel, MS Project, and/or Primavera P6.
Experience in preconstruction planning and schedule optimization, portfolio analytics and reporting.
Have the passion and commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.
Communication, organization, and analytical skills in this highly collaborative and strategic role.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the development and implementation of acceptable planning and scheduling techniques and methods.
Working daily with the project team efforts toward the development of the project plan and translating that project plan into the project schedule.
Leading development and analysis of project schedules, CPM software implementation, time impact and delay analysis, and review of periodic schedule updates.
Develop the preparation of project time and cost claims.
At the completion of the project, assists in developing and recording the project's historical schedule information and "lessons learned", for use on future enterprise projects.
Demonstrates strong leadership/team-building skills as well as written and verbal communication skills.
Maintains a high level of technical expertise through continuing education programs and participation in schedule related professional activities.
Advance their professionalism by participating in and advancing professional organizations dedicated to professional planning and scheduling.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor and appearance at all times and perform well under project constraints and deadlines.
Strong computer skills with P6, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project). Willingness to test and implement new technologies as they become available.