Sr Scheduler

Gilbane Building Company • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Senior Scheduler to serve as a Business Unit resource, using advanced scheduling techniques to support complex construction projects. The role provides oversight of planning and scheduling across assigned projects and acts as the Business Unit’s scheduling expert on advanced and complicated work. The Senior Scheduler promotes effective project controls, schedule analysis, risk identification and mitigation, and consistent scheduling practices. The position also contributes to proposals, mentors and trains colleagues, and supports a positive and inclusive work environment.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of construction means, methods, sequences, crew sizes, productivity rates, manpower analysis, cash flow, and CPM scheduling. The scheduler works with project teams, Business Unit and divisional management, and the Legal Department as needed. Gilbane offers training through Gilbane University and an experienced team environment. Qualified applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8–17 years of related experience.
• In-depth knowledge of construction means, methods, sequences, crew sizes, productivity rates, manpower analysis, cash flow, and CPM scheduling.
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in AACEi, PMI, AGC, CMAA, or similar is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for all aspects of planning and scheduling within assigned projects.
• Serve as the Business Unit scheduling expert, performing advanced and complicated work.
• Maintain advanced expertise in scheduling tools and techniques and stay current with industry standards.
• Recommend adoption of advances in scheduling practices to divisional management.
• Perform schedule and cost loading for CPM schedules.
• Analyze schedules, variances, and trends across multiple schedules.
• Manage the delay claims process, develop delay analysis narratives, and coordinate with the Legal Department.
• Participate in formal proposals and interviews for prospective projects.
• Ensure appropriate controls, scheduling techniques, and update procedures are followed on assigned projects.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members.
• Train others in risk identification and mitigation.
• Conduct and review monthly project audits and recommend risk mitigation plans.
• Report concerns and updates about project controls to Business Unit management.
• Monitor overall performance indicators.
• Manage workload and deliverables and balance them with available backlogged recoveries.
• Train Project Managers and Superintendents to schedule and use scheduling software to manage field work.
• Participate in the Scheduling peer group through regular meetings or subcommittee work.
• Use industry-standard software to support the scheduling process.
• Support a positive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401(k) plan.
• Training opportunities through Gilbane University to develop leadership and technical skills.
• Opportunity to learn industry skills while working with an experienced team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior