Project Scheduling Manager (Site Based/Travel Required)

Alberici Constructors•Overland, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Scheduling Manager develops, maintains, and analyzes project schedules and is responsible for the work of field schedulers, scheduling consultants, and project teams. The role develops proposal and pre-construction schedules; supports project kickoff, startup, execution planning, and baseline schedule approval; and facilitates planning meetings and scheduling workshops. It also loads and analyzes schedule resources tied to project estimates and leads development of resource-loaded schedules in accordance with standard procedures. The manager updates and analyzes project schedules using information from project teams and observations of site conditions. Responsibilities include assessing critical-path changes and variances, forecasting performance, identifying schedule risks, preparing custom reports, developing what-if scenarios and workarounds, and documenting changes and adverse conditions for claims avoidance. The position also develops and maintains 4D models as appropriate, performs productivity analysis, and recommends improvements to scheduling policies and procedures. The role supervises field schedulers, provides oversight and direction to project-site teams, reviews schedules for compliance, and supports training and internal scheduling resources. The position is site-based and requires travel to project locations across North America for extended periods, potentially up to 85%. Candidates may reside anywhere in the United States. Regular in-person attendance is required as directed by the supervisor, company guidelines, or project and office obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, plus 7 or more years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.
Proficient knowledge of construction logistics, techniques, materials, equipment, crew sizing, and sequencing.
Willingness to travel to project locations anywhere in North America for extended periods, up to 85%.
Ability to meet in-person attendance requirements as directed by the supervisor, company guidelines, or project and office obligations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple construction market types, such as healthcare, automotive, civil, industrial, and sports facilities.
Thorough understanding of scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

Develop proposal and pre-construction schedules.
Participate in project kickoff and startup meetings.
Work with project teams to develop Project Execution Plans and Baseline Schedules and support documentation needed for baseline approval.
Ensure work follows contract documents and company policy.
Facilitate planning meetings and scheduling workshops to develop execution plans and schedule inputs.
Load schedule resources tied to project estimates and analyze resource leveling.
Lead discussions with project team members and subcontractors to develop and implement resource-loaded schedules in accordance with standard procedures.
Travel to company and subsidiary offices, offsite client, subcontractor, and supplier meetings, and other locations across North America as required.
Collect schedule status information from others and enter it into schedules.
Review and record physical site conditions to verify information provided by others.
Analyze and report critical-path changes and significant variances, and suggest optimization methods.
Analyze performance and forecast future performance using available data, including production rates and forecasted resource demands.
Identify and analyze potential schedule risk events and communicate them to the Project Manager.
Develop and use custom scheduling reports that address client and company needs and reflect overall project performance.
Develop what-if scenarios and work-around plans as required.
Document changes and adverse conditions to support claims avoidance.
Develop and maintain 4D models as appropriate for projects and pursuits.
Perform productivity and production analysis and develop or customize systems for project use.
Understand and implement scheduling standard operating procedures and related procedures.
Recommend policy and procedure changes to improve project planning and scheduling efficiency.
Participate in regular schedule reviews conducted by the responsible project scheduler and Financial Manager.
Supervise scheduling work performed by field schedulers.
Conduct peer reviews and audits of schedules for compliance with standard operating procedure requirements.
Provide on-the-job scheduling training and contribute scheduling and project-controls articles to an online FAQ system.
Review and correct resource loading for other projects as an ad hoc resource.
Supervise project-site schedulers and support internal scheduling personnel and scheduling consultants with expert scheduling and planning oversight and direction.
Exhibit regular and reliable in-person attendance as required by the supervisor, company guidelines, or project and office obligations.

Benefits

Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs, and annual cost-of-living adjustments.
Salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments.
Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibility on day one.
Paid parental leave.
Continuing education reimbursement.
Personalized career development and training programs.
At least 29 days of PTO, including holidays, for entry-level roles.
Fitness center access for St. Louis office-based team members.
Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members.
Corporate office cafeteria access.
Employee Resource Group opportunities.
Philanthropy opportunities.