Senior Scheduling Engineer (Dallas)

Turner Construction Company•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Senior Scheduling Engineer leads the development of construction project schedules with project stakeholders and teams, monitors progress against defined schedules, and conducts scheduling analysis to assess risks and determine schedule impacts. The role engages project and local leadership and the Scheduling team to support projects and monitor progress. The engineer develops and maintains detailed schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) logic and scheduling software, collaborates across project departments and with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), and tracks schedule metrics, critical-path activities, and project progress. The role also supports constructability reviews, project GMP submissions, schedule updates and forecasts, time-impact analyses, training and guidance for scheduling software users, project reviews, 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; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.
Proficient use of scheduling software applications.
Experience using scheduling comparison tools.
Experience on large construction projects valued at more than $100 million.
Experience in construction positions, such as Engineer, Superintendent, or related roles.
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.
Highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to quickly develop an understanding of requirements.
Process and analytical skills for decision-making.
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with project team members and stakeholders and obtain information to determine schedule impacts.
Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs and ladders, use construction personnel hoists as a passenger, and negotiate work areas under construction.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Scheduling certification, such as Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE), Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), or Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP).
Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6.
Experience with scheduling comparison tools such as Acumen Fuse or Change Inspector.

Responsibilities

Lead development of construction project schedules with stakeholders and project teams; monitor and track progress against defined schedules.
Conduct scheduling analysis to assess risks and determine impacts to the schedule.
Apply work breakdown structure knowledge to capture project scope and develop schedules for complex activities; follow the Scheduling Playbook and company scheduling policies and procedures.
Maintain stakeholder relationships and communicate the project plan, support project 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 and collaborate with Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, and Construction departments on 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 constructability reviews of schedules and contribute scheduling details to Project GMP submissions.
Maintain information for project schedule dashboards; update schedules according to project cadence and prepare comparisons, variance analyses, and look-ahead schedules, including make-ready plans and weekly work plans.
Monitor progress at detailed and summary levels and challenge the team using As-Built versus planned progress data.
Review Pull Plans, revise schedules, and incorporate the Last Planner System into schedules.
Identify project events and change-order impacts and develop schedule time-impact analyses, claims, and fragnets.
Provide guidance and support to scheduling software users and promote training and evaluation for local projects; communicate relevant software enhancements.
Prepare summary- and detail-level schedules aligned with project objectives and requirements; participate in project kick-off meetings and review, develop, revise, and status schedules with project teams.
Develop and update cost- and/or resource-loaded schedules.
Review monthly scheduling progress and participate in Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) and other project schedule reviews.
Conduct site progress walks to capture scheduling data and verify progress shown on schedules.
Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing teams to prepare pursuit schedules.
Apply continuous improvement methods to daily work and Scheduling operations.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.