Senior Scheduling Engineer - Mission Critical (Milwaukee)

Turner Construction Company•Port Washington, WI

18h

About The Position

The Senior Scheduling Engineer leads the development of construction project schedules with project stakeholders and teams, monitors and tracks progress against the defined schedule, and conducts schedule analysis to assess risks and determine impacts. The role supports project and local leadership and the Scheduling team in monitoring project progress. The position develops and maintains detailed Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules, aligns schedules with project scope, procurement, construction, commissioning, and VDC models, and tracks schedule metrics and critical path activities. It supports project planning, schedule updates and reviews, constructability reviews, time impact analysis, claims, fragnet development, and project pursuit schedules. The role also provides guidance to scheduling software users, communicates relevant software enhancements, and applies continuous improvement to scheduling operations. The role regularly involves work at construction sites and occasionally in offices, remote settings, and off-site venues. The salary range is estimated at $107,000–$134,000 annually. Turner Construction offers medical, dental, vision, financial, wellness, leave, and other benefits. Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is also accepted.
Proficient use of 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, 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 for developing 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 for decision-making.
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with project team members and stakeholders and obtain information about schedule impacts.
Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists as a passenger, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction.
Ability to perform the stated physical functions, including regular mobility and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to comply 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

Lead development of construction project schedules with project stakeholders and teams, and monitor and track progress against the defined schedule.
Conduct scheduling analysis to assess risks and determine schedule impacts.
Support project and local leadership and the Scheduling team in monitoring project progress.
Use work breakdown structures to capture the full project scope and develop schedules for projects with more complex activities.
Follow the Scheduling Playbook and applicable company scheduling policies, practices, procedures, and activities.
Maintain relationships with project stakeholders to communicate the overall project plan, support performance, and promote the value of scheduling.
Collaborate with the project team to confirm the Contract Item List (CIL), develop Required On Job (ROJ) dates, and review procurement schedules and subcontractor commitments.
Develop CPM logic-generated baseline schedules using scheduling software.
Work with Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, Construction, and other project departments to prepare detailed schedules.
Coordinate schedules and models with the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) 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 needed to update the project schedule dashboard.
Update schedules according to project cadence and create target comparisons, variance analyses, and look-ahead schedules, including make-ready plans and weekly work plans.
Monitor and track progress at detailed and summary levels, and challenge the project team using As Built versus Planned progress data.
Review Pull Plans, revise schedules accordingly, and incorporate the Last Planner System into schedules.
Identify project events and change-order impacts with the project team and develop schedule time impact analyses.
Support and guide project end-users in developing proficiency with scheduling software, and promote training and evaluation for local projects.
Stay current on software enhancements and communicate those that may affect scheduling operations.
Prepare summary- and detail-level schedules aligned with project-team objectives and requirements.
Participate in project kick-off meetings to ensure scheduling documents are accurate and complete.
Work 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 schedule reviews at Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) or other project review sessions.
Conduct project site progress walks to collect scheduling progress data.
Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing teams to develop and prepare pursuit schedules.
Conduct project schedule reviews to verify reported progress.
Develop time impact analyses, claims, and fragnets with the project team.
Apply continuous improvement methodology to daily work and improve Scheduling operations.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.