Sr. Project Controls Engineer - Planning & Scheduling

Granite Construction Inc•Sparks, NV

48d

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary This position is responsible for supporting the development, maintenance, training and implementation of corporate planning and scheduling systems across the company. The role ensures compliance with project specifications and promotes continuous improvement of company standard practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in engineering, construction management, project management, or comparable discipline
Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree
10+ years of full-time construction-related experience in project level planning and scheduling
Minimum 75% career experience as a schedular for large heavy civil projects with a general contractor
Experience in performing, monitoring, reviewing, and planning scheduling functions, including schedule development, controls, and analysis
Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to planning and scheduling problems
Thorough knowledge of planning and scheduling for heavy civil projects, including means and methods
Mastery of Primavera P6, Powerproject, or Tilos, and ability to learn and teach various scheduling software
Comprehension of CPM and PDM methodology, including network diagramming, WBS, task creation, and report preparation
Strong working knowledge of MS Office, including Excel for schedule data analysis
Proven experience with cost and schedule databases
Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Effective communication skills in English, both orally and in writing, with experience in developing and presenting training
Comply, understand, and support company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct and company polices
Valid driver's license and ability to drive for extended periods of time.
Ability to travel,30-40%
Short term on-site project assignments as necessary

Nice To Haves

AACEI PSP, PMI-SP or other professional planning and scheduling certification preferred
Familiarity with AACEI and PMI standards; knowledge of Linear, 4D, Lean, and TOC methodologies is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee planning and scheduling functions, including policy, process, and procedures, to meet overall operational needs and company objectives
Partner with project stakeholders to develop an approved baseline schedule that aligns with proposed sequencing and short-interval schedules, ensuring contractual requirements are met
Create high-quality CPM schedules with resource and cost loads to generate necessary reports for addressing questions on the planned project approach
Prepare detailed schedule narratives for all formal submissions to accurately convey the company's position to the client
Integrate multiple planning and scheduling software and methodologies into a cohesive plan to streamline project execution
Update CPM schedules to reflect requirements, identified challenges, and their implications on proposed sequencing, ensuring successful project completion
Review and understand project-specific scheduling specifications and plans, providing guidance on contractual language to the project team to mitigate risks
Prepare weekly prospective schedule TIA's, updates, and reconciliation schedules, ensuring monthly submissions are compliant with contractual obligations
Support the development of companywide planning and scheduling guidance, processes, and procedures to enhance corporate, regional, and project-level planning and scheduling capacity
Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, leveraging a strong understanding of heavy civil construction methodology and sequencing to facilitate planning

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately