Construction Scheduler & Project Controls - Primavera P6

Dilling Group Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dilling Group Inc. is seeking a Scheduling Professional to initiate, monitor, and maintain large construction project schedules.

You will forecast job cost and manpower, communicate impacts to the project team and customers, and compile monthly forecasts within the division. Candidates must be proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel, with 3+ years in project controls and construction/project management.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Three or more years of related experience in project controls, cost scheduling, and project planning.
• Three or more years of experience in the construction or project management industry.
• Valid / Current state driver’s license (Preferred)
• Travel to job sites and work with site teams on project updates (50% or greater).
• Understand and communicate Project Controls terminology.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage simultaneous tasks and assignments.
• Ability to present to team members and the upper-level management team.
• Team building skills and the ability to collaborate with groups throughout the company.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Implements new industry technology and systems to help employees perform and decrease costs throughout the company.
• Provide quality work that can be distributed to team members and managers throughout the company.
• Professional demeanor and positive, caring attitude.
• Ability to pass a full background screening and drug screening.
• Minimal travel as needed, for meetings, training, and other job-related functions.
• Working from the office is preferred (as needed), with the ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, and maintain Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project schedules.
• Monitor and communicate the change in sequencing of large project schedules.
• Monitor and communicate the extension or acceleration of large project schedule durations.
• Coordinate and facilitate weekly project update meetings.
• Design project controls system to help increase efficiency throughout the enterprise.
• Assist and monitor project documentation (Change Orders, Equipment Arrival Dates, etc.) throughout a project timeline.
• Perform Lessons Learned Reviews and project feedback upon completion of a project.
• Develop best practice procedures that increase field operations efficiency resulting in company cost savings.
• Perform other related duties on special projects as assigned.
• Performs work that aligns and follows company standards and policies.
• Minimal travel as needed.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Project controls

Cost scheduling

Scheduling expertise

Communication

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Dilling Group Inc. is seeking a Scheduling Professional to initiate, monitor, and maintain large construction project schedules.

You will forecast job cost and manpower, communicate impacts to the project team and customers, and compile monthly forecasts within the division. Candidates must be proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel, with 3+ years in project controls and construction/project management.