Construction Scheduler

Marand Builders Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Scheduler to join their dynamic team in Charlotte. This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining master project schedules for key construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial construction, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. You will collaborate closely with project management and preconstruction teams, ensuring that all scheduling information is accurate and up-to-date. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in commercial construction scheduling.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate with project teams to maintain accurate schedules.
• Prepare monthly schedule status reports for project management.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and well-versed Scheduler to join our team and play a crucial role in developing, maintaining, and reporting on master project schedules for key projects at Marand. The Construction Scheduler is responsible for working closely with Preconstruction and Project Management to deliver exceptional services to our clients.

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

About Us

In 1999, armed with an Electrical Engineering degree, 14 years of business experience with Hoechst Celanese and a restless entrepreneurial spirit, Francisco Alvarado decided to embark on a new venture and Marand Builders, Inc was established. Since the conception of Marand, our goal has been to understand the individual needs of our customers and provide them with a customized solution. We have built our reputation on reliability, attentiveness, and quality of execution. We succeed when we have provided our clients with the best construction experience. We started in Charlotte, NC, but rapidly expanded to cover the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US regions. We have 7 regional offices in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Our team of highly talented professionals has allowed us to become a preferred vendor with many of our clients, exceeding 95% repeat business. Marand specializes in serving the healthcare, financial services, commercial / administrative and light-industrial industries.

Our ideal candidate will have:

1. A Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Engineering
2. At least 6 years of commercial construction experience with a general contractor in a project management or scheduling role
3. The proven ability to develop project schedules in all stages of construction
4. Experience collaborating with project team and leadership on business-critical projects
5. Experience managing and formatting all schedule information for import into company databases

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, is preferred.
2. Over 4 years of commercial construction experience with a general contractor.
3. Ability to interface and communicate effectively with various stakeholders in the company
4. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project or Software Equivalent
5. Proven skill and ability to identify and mitigate scheduling issues for both simple and complex construction projects.
6. Ability to communicate with project stakeholders to maintain an accurate schedule at all times.
7. Proficient in generating and maintaining resource-loaded schedules.
8. Ability to self-prioritize and initiate projects and tasks.
9. Ability to effectively manage multiple similar activities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
10. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
11. Advanced verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

1. Develop conceptual (RFP), bidding (preconstruction), and construction project schedules using Microsoft Project
2. Manage the schedules for business-critical projects through coordination with the project team and leadership
3. Hold regular meetings to capture necessary information to maintain project schedules throughout the course of construction
4. Create reports that utilize information kept in the project schedule for KPIs, Billing, and Project Status
5. Format all schedule information for import into company databases
6. Work with other departments outside of operations to create and maintain existing dashboards when pertaining to schedule information
7. Prepare Time Impact Analysis to identify risks to schedule and budget.
8. Provide support to Data Analytics team with misc tasks as directed by management
9. Utilize baselines to track schedule progress
10. Participate in financial and legal project reviews to evaluate and mitigate schedule risks in accordance with company procedures.
11. Create Procurement plans with project teams for a given project
12. Integrate owner activities, project close-out activities, and activities from Technical Services and Safety Departments into all project schedules.
13. Develop documentation for claims, assisting operations personnel in identifying potential claims and taking proactive steps to prevent or defend against them.
14. Participate in meetings concerning project delay issues, suggesting alternative scheduling methods to recover project progress as appropriate.
15. Prepare monthly schedule status reports for project management and the Scheduling Manager.
16. Maintain knowledge of company values and strategic plans.

Physical Demands:

1. The individual typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties.
2. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing.
3. Frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle, or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds.
4. Please note that climbing stairs is a physical requirement. Some offices contain an elevator, but one must be able to use stairs for fire drills and emergencies.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Individuals may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.