Bob - Scheduler

City of New York•New York City, NY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Division of Bridges Project Delivery Group and reports to the Division of Bridges Chief Scheduler. The Scheduler supports the planning, development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules for the Division’s capital projects program. Under the direction of the Chief Scheduler, the Scheduler assists in developing project schedules, analyzing schedule performance, and evaluating the impacts of changes, delays, and risks. The position works closely with project managers, design and construction teams, consultants, and other stakeholders to monitor project progress, assess schedule health, and support accurate forecasting of project completion. The Scheduler’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assisting in the development, maintenance, and updating of project schedules, including Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules, in accordance with established guidelines; Supporting the Chief Scheduler in planning and scheduling activities and in developing time estimates using appropriate calculation methods; Monitoring schedule performance and identifying variances, risks, and potential impacts to project milestones and completion dates; Coordinating with project teams to track project progress, confirm key coordination points, and assess projected completion dates; Preparing schedule updates, analyses, and monthly status reports for management review; Assisting with the review of consultant and contractor schedules, updates, and narratives for general reasonableness and compliance with contract requirements; Supporting schedule-related evaluations of change orders, delays, and impacts, including assistance with time impact and delay analyses as directed; Maintaining scheduling data and management information systems to support planning, tracking, and reporting; Participating in meetings with project teams, City agencies, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding schedule-related issues; Assisting in the development of conceptual schedules and duration estimates during project planning and scoping; Supporting post-construction evaluations related to schedule performance, as needed; and Performing other related duties and special assignments as required.

Requirements

Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work
A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing monthly project schedule status reports for management
Working knowledge of schedule delay analysis, time impact analysis, and overall project progress evaluation
Experience with construction project scheduling and analysis
Ability to work under limited supervision and manage multiple assignments within time constraints
Demonstrated initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and strong attention to detail
Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project
Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6/P3
Ability to drive a city owned motor vehicle, if required. Candidate must have a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of appointment in this position.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the development, maintenance, and updating of project schedules, including Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules, in accordance with established guidelines
Supporting the Chief Scheduler in planning and scheduling activities and in developing time estimates using appropriate calculation methods
Monitoring schedule performance and identifying variances, risks, and potential impacts to project milestones and completion dates
Coordinating with project teams to track project progress, confirm key coordination points, and assess projected completion dates
Preparing schedule updates, analyses, and monthly status reports for management review
Assisting with the review of consultant and contractor schedules, updates, and narratives for general reasonableness and compliance with contract requirements
Supporting schedule-related evaluations of change orders, delays, and impacts, including assistance with time impact and delay analyses as directed
Maintaining scheduling data and management information systems to support planning, tracking, and reporting
Participating in meetings with project teams, City agencies, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding schedule-related issues
Assisting in the development of conceptual schedules and duration estimates during project planning and scoping
Supporting post-construction evaluations related to schedule performance, as needed
Performing other related duties and special assignments as required