Scheduler

PCL Construction•Abilene, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

PCL Buildings Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies, is seeking a highly motivated Scheduler to support a national data center business unit. As a 100% employee-owned company with 119 years of business, PCL offers a stable environment with significant growth projections in the data center sector. This role is crucial for developing and maintaining strong customer-focused relationships, understanding project document controls, preparing quantity take-offs, and communicating construction progress. The Scheduler will be responsible for site walks, validating schedules, and contributing to planning across various construction phases. They will also support project management in creating and monitoring short-term schedules, updating logic, providing progress reporting, creating 2D and 4D visual schedules, and incorporating resource/cost data. Continuous learning of scheduling software is essential for efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of industry experience
Basic knowledge of construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures, and the ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and proposal documents.
Basic Understanding of field construction operations and how a project is constructed, including logical sequencing of work through all phases of the project from pursuit to project closeout.
Ability to apply basic engineering and planning principles to construction challenges.
Ability to complete quantity take-offs and understand productivity rates
General understanding of planning and scheduling principles, best practices, and techniques
Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment with multiple stakeholders including estimators, field supervision, subcontractors, project team and clients.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing work under strict timelines and being flexible to changing needs
Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable systems
Basic working knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera P6 EPPM
Advanced knowledge of the Critical Path Scheduling method related to the construction industry.

Nice To Haves

An Engineering Technology diploma or Engineering bachelor’s degree preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
Understands project document controls and procedures.
Prepares quantity take-offs and incorporates the production analysis into the schedule.
Communicates with site staff and subcontractors to determine the actual construction progress and provide regular schedule updates based on provided information.
Completes site walks to verify short term lookaheads.
Follows up with project team to validate the schedule.
Contributes in the planning and scheduling process through various construction phases (preconstruction, construction, system completions, etc.).
Supports the interactive planning and scheduling sessions.
Assists project management to create and monitor short term schedules and determine the impact on the master schedule.
Updates the schedule logic.
Provides progress reporting to project team to ensure subcontractors/crew performance in accordance with milestone dates of PCL Baseline Schedule.
Creates 2D visual and 4D graphic schedules.
Implements subcontractor schedules into the master project schedule and track progress.
Incorporates resource and or load costing data into schedules as required and align the schedule to other project management tools.
Continuously expands and updates professional knowledge of all scheduling software to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions