Scheduler 2, Mission Critical

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Scheduler 2 prepares and updates project schedules for JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group, which works on large industrial and manufacturing, data center, and semiconductor projects. The role visits job sites to review progress and uses construction sequencing knowledge to maintain accurate schedules. It also conducts schedule reviews, participates in planning and scheduling throughout the project lifecycle, and supports project teams with schedule analysis, sequencing, delay impacts, alternate work plans, and recovery schedules. The position collaborates with project teams and other company functions, supports Lean and Pull Planning, prepares reports, and may contribute resource and cost loading to schedules. It also assists with internal scheduling training and the development of planning and scheduling best practices, and helps mentor and train less experienced coworkers. The role makes decisions on non-routine matters, recommends actions to a supervisor, and refers exceptions to the supervisor.

Requirements

At least 3 years of planning and scheduling experience (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field (preferred); equivalent relevant experience may be considered instead.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Advanced ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
Intermediate ability to identify schedule sequencing concerns and improvement opportunities during job-site visits.
Intermediate knowledge of construction management means and methods.
Intermediate knowledge of scheduling software and implementation; advanced proficiency in scheduling software.
Intermediate knowledge of construction project types and delivery methods.
Knowledge of work activity sequencing, activity durations, scheduling concepts, and best practices, and ability to communicate improvement opportunities.
Intermediate knowledge of Lean processes and philosophy.
Ability to import schedules into JE Dunn’s standard scheduling software.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships and work effectively with internal and external team members.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of planning and scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, build, and update project schedules collaboratively with project teams.
Review schedules and communicate recommendations to support effective scheduling practices.
Participate in proposal schedules, baseline schedules, and ongoing schedule updates throughout construction planning and scheduling.
Visit job sites regularly to review progress and update schedules using construction sequencing knowledge.
Support Lean and Pull Planning sessions and align CPM schedules with pull plan results.
Prepare project reports and add resource or cost loading to schedules when required.
Assist with training JE Dunn operations staff, including preparing training content and courses.
Help develop best practices for JE Dunn planning and scheduling.
Provide planning and scheduling support to operations, marketing, and other IPS functions as directed.
Account for market and regional factors that may affect schedules, including seasonal weather, materials markets, and labor forces.
Participate in business development pursuits with the project team.
Conduct critical path and root cause analyses for problem projects and issues.
Assist project teams with sequencing, construction methods, project delays and impacts, alternate work plans, and recovery schedules.
Help facilitate internal planning and scheduling training.
Participate in job pre-planning meetings, post-construction meetings, and monthly project status review meetings.
May attend project-related or jobsite-specific meetings focused on scheduling.
Mentor and train less experienced coworkers.