Senior Scheduling Engineer (Dallas)

Turner Construction•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Senior Scheduling Engineer leads the development of construction project schedules with project stakeholders and teams, and monitors and tracks progress against defined schedules. The role conducts scheduling analysis to assess risks and determine schedule impacts, and works with project and local leadership and the Scheduling team to support and monitor project progress. The position develops and maintains detailed, baseline, cost- and/or resource-loaded schedules; coordinates schedule information across project departments and stakeholders; tracks critical-path activities and forecast dates; and prepares schedule comparisons, variance analyses, look-ahead schedules, time-impact analyses, claims, and fragnets. It also supports project scheduling software proficiency and training, participates in schedule reviews and project meetings, conducts site progress walks, and contributes to pursuit schedules and continuous improvement of Scheduling operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field, with at least 6 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Proficient in scheduling software applications, such as Oracle Primavera P6.
Experience using scheduling comparison tools, such as Acumen Fuse or Change Inspector.
Experience with large construction projects valued at more than $100 million.
Experience in construction positions such as Engineer or Superintendent, or a related role.
Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to develop project schedules.
Experience conducting gap analysis and managing scheduling risks.
Knowledge of estimates sufficient to develop project schedules.
Ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to quickly understand requirements.
Process and analytical skills to make decisions.
Interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with project team members and stakeholders and obtain information to determine schedule impacts.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including climbing stairs and ladders, negotiating construction work areas, and lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Scheduling certification, such as an Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) certification, Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), or Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP).

Responsibilities

Develop construction project schedules with project stakeholders and teams, and monitor and track progress against defined schedules.
Use work breakdown structures to capture project scope and develop schedules that include complex activities.
Follow the Scheduling Playbook and applicable company scheduling policies, practices, procedures, and activities.
Maintain relationships with project stakeholders to communicate project plans, support performance, and promote the value of scheduling.
Work with project teams to confirm the Contract Item List, develop Required On Job dates, and review procurement schedules and subcontractor commitments.
Develop Critical Path Method baseline schedules using scheduling software.
Coordinate with Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, Construction, and other project departments to prepare detailed schedules.
Coordinate schedules and models with the Virtual Design & Construction Engineer.
Define schedule metrics and monitor critical-path activities to achieve the forecast end date.
Lead schedule constructability reviews and contribute scheduling details to Project GMP submissions.
Maintain information for project schedule dashboards.
Update schedules according to project cadence; create target comparisons, variance analyses, and look-ahead schedules, including make-ready plans and weekly work plans; and track progress at detailed and summary levels.
Challenge project teams using as-built and planned schedule data covering past, current, and future progress.
Review Pull Plans, revise schedules accordingly, and incorporate the Last Planner System into schedules.
Identify project events and change-order impacts with project teams and develop schedule time-impact analyses, claims, and fragnets.
Support and guide scheduling software end-users, promote training and evaluation for local projects, and communicate relevant software enhancements.
Prepare summary- and detail-level schedules aligned with project objectives and requirements.
Participate in project kick-off meetings and help verify scheduling documents are accurate and complete.
Engage with project teams to review, develop, revise, and status schedules.
Develop and update cost- and/or resource-loaded schedules.
Review monthly scheduling progress and participate in Operations Review Meetings or other project schedule reviews.
Conduct project site progress walks to collect schedule progress data and verify reported progress.
Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing teams to develop pursuit schedules.
Apply continuous improvement methods to daily work and Scheduling operations.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.