Project Scheduler

Shiel Sexton•Indianapolis, IN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Scheduler is responsible for creating proposals and construction schedules under the direction of the Corporate Scheduling Manager. Additional responsibilities include: The Project Scheduler is responsible for working closely with technical experts, project leads and project managers in planning, creating, and managing project schedules. Determine best process control, procurement, subcontracting, risk management, assignment coordination, interaction with customers, and activity duration. Work closely with others in linking critical activities across multiple projects. Ensure an open communication system is available where all stakeholders are informed about changes to established schedules. Timely and accurate processing of schedule updates. Analyze the impact and extent of owner and subcontractor delays and major schedule changes. Create and publish high level integrated master schedules in accordance with the requirements or needs of the necessary stakeholders. 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 progress achieved to date. Provides training on software, critical path methodology, and all other aspects of scheduling. Assists project teams in schedule creation. Is involved in all major schedule updates. Monitors scheduling progress against corporate goals. Creates proposal schedules. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Four-year construction related degree or equivalent experience
One to three years corporate scheduling experience
Thorough knowledge of diversified schedule engineering systems, principles and practices
Knowledge of CPM scheduling and related software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal and coaching skills required
Good analytical and planning skills
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
Physical presence in the office during work hours for impromptu meetings and access to information/data is necessary for the position
Must be able to sit without interruptions for up to 2 hours. May be required to sit 6-8 hours per day
Travel required (25%), with occasional overnight travel

Responsibilities

Creating proposals and construction schedules
Working closely with technical experts, project leads and project managers in planning, creating, and managing project schedules
Determine best process control, procurement, subcontracting, risk management, assignment coordination, interaction with customers, and activity duration
Linking critical activities across multiple projects
Ensure an open communication system is available where all stakeholders are informed about changes to established schedules
Timely and accurate processing of schedule updates
Analyze the impact and extent of owner and subcontractor delays and major schedule changes
Create and publish high level integrated master schedules
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 progress achieved to date
Provides training on software, critical path methodology, and all other aspects of scheduling
Assists project teams in schedule creation
Is involved in all major schedule updates
Monitors scheduling progress against corporate goals
Creates proposal schedules
Other responsibilities as assigned