Construction Scheduler: Drive Timelines & Lean Planning

JE Dunn Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) seeks a Scheduler—Core to partner with project teams on schedules for Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial projects across the country. You will prepare, build and update schedules, review CPM logic, and support Lean pull planning with a focus on accuracy and collaboration.

This role requires 0–2 years scheduling experience, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and proficiency in scheduling software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
• 0-2 years scheduling experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and scheduling software.
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, builds and updates project schedules collaboratively with the project team.
• Performs schedule reviews to ensure effective and efficient best practices for scheduling are utilized. Diplomatically communicates review comments to the project team.
• Participates in all phases of the construction planning & scheduling process, including the creation of proposal schedules, baseline schedule and ongoing schedule updates.
• Utilizes working knowledge of JE Dunn scheduling software.
• Assists with and performs training for JE Dunn operations. Assists with training content and course preparation for training delivered by the group.
• Assists with the development of best practices for JE Dunn planning and scheduling efforts.
• Visits job sites regularly to review job status and applies construction sequencing knowledge to accurately update the project schedule for assigned projects.
• May attend project related meetings and/or jobsite-specific meetings where emphasis on schedule is discussed.
• Supports Lean and Pull Planning sessions by ensuring CPM schedule is aligned with pull plan results.
• Supports the preparation of a variety of reports as required for assigned projects.
• Adds resource loading and cost loading, when required, to schedules collaboratively created with the project teams.
• Provides planning and scheduling support to operations, marketing and other IPS functions as directed.
• Understands that market and regional information are a part of project schedules such as: seasonal weather patterns, materials markets, labor forces and other factors that may impact each project schedule.
• Participates in pursuit opportunities with business development and the project team.

Skills

Scheduling software

MS Office

Reading plans

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Construction management knowledge

Schedule logic

Lean process

Import schedules

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Tools

JE Dunn scheduling software

Job description

JE Dunn Construction’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) seeks a Scheduler—Core to partner with project teams on schedules for Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial projects across the country. You will prepare, build and update schedules, review CPM logic, and support Lean pull planning with a focus on accuracy and collaboration.

This role requires 0–2 years scheduling experience, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and proficiency in scheduling software and MS Office.