Project Scheduler (Construction)

Shiel Sexton Company•Indianapolis, IN

15d

About The Position

At Shiel Sexton We Build For People Who Expect More . Shiel Sexton has a deep bench of resources with over 300 professionals specializing in all facets of the construction industry including Project Management, Field Supervision, Green Building Expertise, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Safety Management and Quality Assurance. We are passionate about creating a great building experience that pushes us to an exceptional standard each day. As a 100% employee-owned company, we understand that delivering exceptional results for our clients is a team effort driven by passionate people who are proud of the work they do. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment with wide-ranging experience, knowledge, and strengths to promote collaborative teamwork where your voice will be heard. A company is only as great as its employees; we believe our team is the greatest. Position Overview: Shiel Sexton is seeking a Project Scheduler with a focus on large scale healthcare and life sciences projects in the Indianapolis area. This role requires strong experience in managing large-scale, complex projects, with many stakeholders, and strengths in LEAN methodologies and pull planning. Work closely with technical experts, project leads and project managers in planning, creating, and managing project schedules. Manage the corporate process for planning and scheduling and ensures corporate objectives are met. Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and best practices. Lead pull planning meetings and collect data for the development of master schedules Collaborate with Business Development and Pre-Construction teams to develop proposal schedules for project pursuits. Suggest corrective actions to keep the project on scope, budget, and time. Plan and create new schedule delays and summary reports. Perform project progress monitoring duties, as well as, identifying critical activities, and reviewing forecasts with up-to-date progress. Provide training on software, critical path methodology, and all other aspects of scheduling. Monitor scheduling progress against corporate goals. Create proposal schedules. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Four-year construction related degree or equivalent experience
Five to seven (5-7) years of corporate scheduling or equivalent experience; Healthcare and Life Science experience preferred
Experience with LEAN Construction principles and the ability to create and deliver training efforts
Experience with developing and managing large-scale schedule programs that include several projects and expansive project teams and stakeholders.
Thorough knowledge of diversified schedule engineering systems, principles and practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skilled analytical and planning abilities
Proficiency in the use of project scheduling software such as Asta, Primavera P6 and MS Project
Knowledge of the current state of the CPM scheduling history, industry standards, practices, norms, and legal positions.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare and Life Science experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with technical experts, project leads and project managers in planning, creating, and managing project schedules.
Manage the corporate process for planning and scheduling and ensures corporate objectives are met.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and best practices.
Lead pull planning meetings and collect data for the development of master schedules
Collaborate with Business Development and Pre-Construction teams to develop proposal schedules for project pursuits.
Suggest corrective actions to keep the project on scope, budget, and time.
Plan and create new schedule delays and summary reports.
Perform project progress monitoring duties, as well as, identifying critical activities, and reviewing forecasts with up-to-date progress.
Provide training on software, critical path methodology, and all other aspects of scheduling.
Monitor scheduling progress against corporate goals.
Create proposal schedules.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vison benefits
Dependent Care, Medical Savings Account and Health Savings account with employer contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan; as a team we win together
Traditional and Roth 401k
401k match
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Four company sponsored events a year
Life insurance, short & long-term disability.
Fitness Membership Reimbursement
Annual 40% off boot vouchers.
½ price Indianapolis Zoo and Children’s Museum memberships
Parental Leave
Employee Referral Program
Many additional voluntary benefits