Scheduler

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•West Palm Beach, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a talented Scheduler who has experience working for a general contractor (GC)? The Weitz Company is hiring a Scheduler to support our Florida business unit in West Palm Beach, FL! This role will develop integrated project schedules, coordinate/integrate project schedule input from project managers, guide the baseline, and update and time impact process throughout the project lifecycle. The Scheduler will also analyze subcontractor developed construction schedules and ensure consistent development of construction schedules according to sound industry practices. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

Experience working for a GC is required
Bachelor’s degree in project or construction management, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
5+ years of scheduling experience with 3+ years specifically relating to construction scheduling
Strong understanding of construction drawings and contracts
Excellent project management skills
Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative
Business acumen and relationship building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel for data analysis
Working knowledge of other scheduling software (MS Project, Power Project)
Working knowledge of Power BI and Power Query
Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

Nice To Haves

LEAN construction principles experience 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 meeting projects' deliverables
Review schedules’ accuracy and reliability, ensure meeting the DCMA health requirements
Assess proficiency of scheduling personnel and provide in-person practices and software training as needed
Prepare and build complex cost and resource loaded baseline schedule, collaboratively with project team
Participate in pursuit opportunities, including the creation of proposal schedules
Develop detailed performance and progress reports, highlighting major risks and report them to leadership
Recommend corrective actions for major scheduling risks and present information in a manner that enables effective decision-making
Establish streamlined workflows between all departments (i.e. preconstruction, field operations) involved in a project
Review current policies and practices and recommend adjustments, new ideas as needed for more efficiency
Attend project kickoffs and set schedule management ground rules
Lead pull planning sessions and implement lean construction methodologies.
Act as scheduling SME and lead the peer group within assigned projects
Review and develop complex time impact analysis across multiple projects
Recommend new technologies, practices and procedures for optimizing schedule management across the company
Mentor team members