Project Scheduler

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Richmond, VA

10d

About The Position

The Project Scheduler leads planning and scheduling efforts across multiple high-impact commercial construction projects. The role also contributes to corporate initiatives, including training development and delivery, data analytics, trend identification, and reporting. The scheduler works with Operations teams and represents Clark and its partners to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives. This is an active role involving significant time on construction sites as well as office work. Site conditions may include uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and moving mechanical equipment. Office duties may involve prolonged sitting for computer work, document review, and meetings. Employees must follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations. The position operates in a demanding, high-performance environment and requires flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines. Employees may also need to monitor and respond to communications outside regular working hours for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests are required.

Requirements

At least 4 years of scheduling experience on commercial construction projects.
Advanced proficiency in Primavera (P6) software.
Proven success implementing strategic initiatives.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
Skill in developing and maintaining relationships with owners, subcontractors, senior leaders, and project teams.
High degree of initiative, personal responsibility, and integrity.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, able to build relationships and people/teams and followership, set direction, and execute.
Ability to frequently be on one's feet and navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods for computer work, document review, and meetings.
Comfort working in varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours and respond to communications outside regular working hours when business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and implement accepted planning and scheduling best practices.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and statements of work to prepare and accept usable baseline construction schedules.
Monitor multiple project schedules developed and updated by Operations staff and provide guidance as necessary.
Interact with the Operations team and represent Clark and its partners to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives.
Support executive management in developing conceptual bid and proposal schedules, and present them to selection committees when required.
Use analytics to identify and report project trends.
Cost and manpower-load schedules for use during project execution.
Evaluate actual construction status relative to the proposed plan.
Analyze and communicate the impact of schedule changes.
Prepare Time Impact Analyses according to recommended practices and commonly accepted standards.
Travel to project sites.
Develop and deliver specialized planning, scheduling, and other Project Controls training for Clark Corporate University.
Critique, create, and recommend improvements to departmental policies and procedures.
Take responsibility for special projects and other departmental duties as necessary.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Monitor and respond to communications as needed for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.