Traveling Senior Scheduling Engineer - Data Centers

Turner Construction•Toledo, OH

5d•$140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

This is a full-time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project in the Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segments. The position leads the development of construction project schedules with project stakeholders and teams, monitors and tracks progress against defined schedules, and conducts scheduling analysis to assess risks and determine schedule impacts. The role works with project and local leadership and the Scheduling team to support and monitor project progress. The Senior Scheduling Engineer develops and maintains baseline, summary, detailed, cost-loaded, and/or resource-loaded schedules; coordinates schedule information across project departments and stakeholders; tracks progress and critical-path activities; and prepares schedule comparisons, variances, look-ahead schedules, time impact analyses, claims, and fragnets. The role also provides guidance on scheduling software, supports pursuit schedules, participates in project reviews and kick-off meetings, and contributes to continuous improvement of scheduling operations. The position involves frequent work at construction sites, with occasional work at office locations, remote settings, or off-site venues. Travel is 100%.

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.
Proficiency with scheduling software applications, such as Oracle Primavera P6.
Experience using scheduling comparison tools, such as Acumen Fuse or Change Inspector.
Experience on large construction projects valued above $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 analyses and managing scheduling risks.
Knowledge of estimates 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 for decision-making.
Interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with project team members and stakeholders to obtain information and assess schedule impacts.
Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs and ladders, use construction personnel hoists, and negotiate areas under construction.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent mobility and occasional travel by various conveyances.

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, including schedules with complex activities and complete project scope represented through the work breakdown structure.
Follow the Scheduling Playbook and applicable company scheduling policies, practices, procedures, and activities.
Maintain stakeholder relationships and communicate the overall project plan, support project performance, and promote the value of scheduling.
Work with the project team to confirm the Contract Item List, develop Required On Job dates, and review procurement schedules to assess subcontractor commitments.
Develop Critical Path Method logic-generated 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 support the predicted forecast end date.
Lead constructability reviews of project schedules and contribute scheduling details to Project GMP submissions.
Maintain information needed to update the project schedule dashboard.
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 the project team using previous, current, and future schedule data to compare as-built and planned progress.
Review Pull Plans, revise schedules accordingly, and incorporate the Last Planner System into schedules.
Identify events and change-order impacts with the project team and develop schedule time impact analyses.
Support and guide project end-users in using scheduling software, promote training and evaluation for local projects, and communicate relevant software enhancements.
Prepare summary- and detail-level schedules aligned with project-team objectives and requirements.
Participate in project kick-off meetings and help ensure scheduling documents are accurate and complete.
Engage with project teams to review, develop, revise, and status schedules.
Develop and update cost-loaded and/or resource-loaded schedules.
Review monthly scheduling progress and participate in schedule reviews at Operations Review Meetings or other project review sessions.
Conduct site progress walks to collect schedule progress data.
Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing teams to develop pursuit schedules.
Review project schedules to verify reported progress.
Identify events and impacts with project teams and develop time impact analyses, claims, and fragnets.
Apply continuous improvement methods to daily work and Scheduling operations.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.