Scheduling Director

Gilbane Building Company•Houston, TX

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Scheduling Director to lead the scheduling function for a single Division or multiple Business Units (BU). This role requires a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects. Gilbane is a family-owned, Top-10 ENR Contractor with a long history of shaping communities and a commitment to delivering projects safely and on-time. The company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and encourages applications from candidates whose experience may not perfectly align with every qualification. The ideal candidate is a coach and leader with an inclusive and empathetic mindset, providing feedback and guidance to help others excel. They determine priorities, delegate work, communicate progress effectively, and establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness. They build high-performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talent. This role also involves leveraging business insights, understanding industry trends, and deploying a strategic mindset to address long-term opportunities and risks. Core values should align with Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
15+ years of related experience
Develop, implement, and train on standard and project specific cost control procedures in accordance with the Division and/or Business Unit procedures
Identify and communicate key cost issues to project/construction and operations management in a timely manner to allow corrective action to be implemented

Nice To Haves

Professional Certification in AACEi, PMI, AGC, CMAA, or similar is recommended.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Provides oversight relative to all aspects of planning & scheduling for all projects within the Division
Provides input to the development of project pursuits including fee proposals, RFP responses, presentation content, etc.
Develops protocols and ensures adequate controls are in place so that proper schedule techniques and update procedures are followed on all projects within a Division
Reports concerns to Division management regarding proper project controls on any projects within a Division
Assumes lead role for scheduling in the Division’s strategic planning process
Sets scheduling-related customer satisfaction goals
Reviews project risk reports and provides feedback and alerts for high-risk jobs in the Division
Manages department workload and deliverables and balances with available backlogged recoveries and recoveries targets
Serves as subject matter expert for the Scheduling peer group and helps steer group initiatives or multiple subcommittees throughout the year
Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals