Scheduler - Power Generation (Traveling)

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

12d

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Scheduler to support its Industrial business unit. The role develops and manages integrated project schedules throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating schedule inputs from project managers and guiding baseline, update, and time-impact processes. The Scheduler reviews subcontractor-developed construction schedules and promotes consistent development of construction schedules according to sound industry practices. The Scheduler works collaboratively with project teams to create complex cost- and resource-loaded baseline schedules, supports pursuit opportunities with proposal schedules, and develops performance and progress reporting to highlight risks and support leadership decisions. The role also establishes workflows across departments, leads pull-planning sessions, implements lean construction methods, provides scheduling expertise and training, mentors team members, and recommends process and technology improvements. This position requires general contractor experience, with industrial construction preferred. The company does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Experience working for a general contractor is required.
At least 5 years of scheduling experience, including at least 3 years specifically in construction scheduling.
Bachelor’s degree in project or construction management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong understanding of construction drawings and contracts.
Excellent project management skills.
Analytical thinking and a high level of initiative.
Business acumen and relationship-building skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
Working knowledge of MS Project and Power Project.
Working knowledge of Power BI and Power Query.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Industrial construction experience is preferred.
Experience with LEAN construction principles is highly desired.
Certified Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify scheduling needs and oversee schedule management processes to ensure adherence to policies, practices, and project deliverables.
Review schedule accuracy and reliability and ensure schedules meet DCMA health requirements.
Assess scheduling personnel proficiency and provide in-person practices and software training as needed.
Prepare and build complex cost- and resource-loaded baseline schedules collaboratively with project teams.
Participate in pursuit opportunities, including creating proposal schedules.
Develop detailed performance and progress reports, highlight major risks, and report them to leadership.
Recommend corrective actions for major scheduling risks and present information to support effective decision-making.
Establish streamlined workflows among project departments, including preconstruction and field operations.
Review current policies and practices and recommend adjustments or new ideas to improve efficiency.
Attend project kickoffs and establish schedule management ground rules.
Lead pull-planning sessions and implement lean construction methodologies.
Act as the scheduling subject matter expert and lead the peer group within assigned projects.
Review and develop complex time-impact analyses across multiple projects.
Recommend technologies, practices, and procedures to optimize company-wide schedule management.
Mentor team members.
Analyze subcontractor-developed construction schedules and ensure consistent development of construction schedules according to sound industry practices.