Scheduler

PCL Buildings • Abilene, TX

28d • 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. PCL is a 100% employee-owned company with a strong history and significant growth projections in the construction industry. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an exciting group focused on the growth of data center opportunities, backed by the stability of a company with 119 years in business and recognized as the #11th largest General Contractor in North America. The Scheduler will contribute to various construction phases, from preconstruction to project closeout, and play a key role in ensuring project success through effective planning and scheduling.

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. 4D schedules are created for larger jobs.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree