Project Scheduler

DPR•San Francisco, CA

19d•$126,000 - $160,000

About The Position

DPR is currently looking for a Project Scheduler who can make an impact on our Planning Scheduling & Production Planning (PSPP) Team in the San Francisco Bay Area. Planning & Scheduling will be commercial projects within our core markets: Healthcare, Advanced Technology, Life Sciences, Higher Education and Corporate Office. PSPP Resources (Project Scheduler) will work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, Self Perform Work teams and Regional Leadership teams and will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a Scheduler, preferably within DPR’s Core Market projects
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent field experience
A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude
Effective problem-solving skills
A flexible, detailed-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work with diverse personalities & work styles, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines
Software skills necessary include Acumen Fuse and ACC Build

Responsibilities

Expert in CPM scheduling theory, level of detail, and execution
Experienced in Oracle Primavera P6: Creating new schedules Updating schedules Troubleshooting Resource loading and/or crew logic, Cost loading, Variance reports, etc
Strong understanding of: Pre-construction planning, design development, bid / buy-out, long lead procurement items, construction sequences, startup, testing & commissioning
Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with DPR project team, subcontractors, designers, and stakeholders to get input for sequencing and durations, as it relates to overall project milestones
Develop contract (baseline) schedule and maintain monthly contract schedule updates, in close coordination with superintendents and project team
Lead planning and scheduling efforts
Creatively collaborate with your project team, especially superintendents, to produce accurate schedule updates
Coordinate with and include subcontractor schedules
Create variance reports, graphics, and narratives to address potential issues or conflicts
Ability to analyze acceleration options (multiple shifts, Weekday OT, Weekend OT) to recommend the best cost option and offset against risks with different approaches
Ability to train other team members in planning & scheduling best practices
Communication of schedule via tools such as schedule narratives, key milestones, and high-level summaries
Ability to draft quality schedule narratives, respond to schedule comments, and succinctly write executive summaries
Facilitate weekly schedule meetings with the owner and DPR project teams. Prepare schedule handouts & record action items
Produce look ahead schedules (e.g., 6 weeks) for weekly OAC meetings
Effectively communicate schedule issues, risks, conflicts, and mitigation/recovery plans to the owner
Create visual references / diagrams / graphics using P6 schedule data to further describe the project plan, current status, and upcoming scopes of work
Ability to motivate and build trust amongst project teams during planning sessions
Provide risk management input on key schedule milestones
Alert entire project team to potential problem areas or deviations from the plan
Assist in development of recovery plans, mitigation options, or delay analysis