Construction Scheduling Manager

McCownGordon Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

McCownGordon Construction in Dallas, TX, is seeking an experienced Scheduler to support project teams by developing, monitoring and revising schedules. You will conduct critical path analyses, time impact analyses, and collaborate with Building Performance Solutions and Preconstruction teams.

You will mentor junior schedulers, train staff via McCownGordon University, and help create pursuit schedules. Requires a Bachelor's in engineering/construction management, 6–10+ years of experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field, or equivalent.
• AACE PSP certification within 1 year of hire.
• 6–10+ years of related experience.
• Fundamental understanding of BIM, PM software and Estimating software.
• Knowledge of MS Project, Bluebeam, SharePoint and drawing management apps.
• Desirable macros and Visual Basic knowledge.
• Knowledge in SmartPM and PWAKnowledge.
• P6 Primavera software is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provides jobsite consultations to assist project scheduling.
• Supports teams to resolve scheduling issues and ensure adherence to requirements.
• Performs regular reviews of schedules for accuracy and project alignment.
• Assists with critical schedule challenges and time impact analyses.
• Participates in kickoff, coordination, status, and post-construction meetings.
• Conducts detailed critical path analyses for projects.
• Supports pursuit teams with schedule templates and data gathering.
• Provides scheduling training via McCownGordon University and other channels.
• Mentors junior schedulers and guides career development.

Skills

Scheduling

Project leadership

Mentoring

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

PSP certification (AACE) within 1 year

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

SharePoint

P6 Primavera

Drawing management software

PWAKnowledge

Job description

People love to work here, plain and simple.It's easy to love your job when you're surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but because we want to.

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepares, monitors and revises schedules, assists Project Teams to formulate plans to correct scheduling issues. Creates/supports the development of pursuit and construction schedules of projects. Review and evaluate cost loading and resource loading of schedules. Dedicates time to the training and development of project teams to enable them to fulfill their scheduling responsibilities. This position will also manage and support less experienced schedulers. Trains and supports the development of Scheduling Engineers and Senior Scheduling Engineers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Schedule Support

• Provides jobsite consultations to project teams to assist with project scheduling.
• Supports project teams to resolve scheduling issues.
• Reviews schedules for adherence to procedural and project requirements.
• Reviews, monitors, and ensures accuracy of all projects.
• Assists and supports project teams on critical schedule challenges.

Project General Support

• Participates in project kick-off, coordination, project status, and post construction review meetings.
• Conducts regular detailed critical path analysis for projects.
• Performs Time Impact Analysis as requested by project teams.
• Works closely with Building Performance Solutions and Preconstruction teams as needed.

Pursuits

• Assists pursuit teams with initial use of schedule template.
• Works with operations team in support of the creation of pursuit schedules.
• Provides support for Project Executives in development of project schedules.
• Assists scheduling department with gathering and reviewing data via schedule analysis, resources, and information for schedule adjustments due to market and regional factors (weather, material, labor force, etc.).

Training and Procedure Development

• Provides scheduling training courses to educate associates through McCownGordon University and other appropriate channels.
• Assists in the maintenance and development of company training programs for scheduling.
• Provides training and support for less experienced schedulers as needed.
• Maintains working knowledge of all company schedule procedures related to construction and field operations.

Team Leadership

• Provides support to scheduling department to identify needed competencies, skills, and expertise needed to deliver scheduling strategies and operations.
• Assists in training, mentoring, and guiding all associates to become a premier scheduling team.
• Provides Goals and feedback for Scheduling Engineers and Senior Scheduling Engineers for Career Conversations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• AACE's Planning and Scheduling Certification (PSP) within a year of promotion or hire.
• 6 to 10 + years of related experience.
• Fundamental understanding of BIM applications, Project Management Software and Estimating software.
• Knowledge of technology and systems, including MS Project, Bluebeam, SharePoint, and drawing management applications.
• Desirable to have a propensity towards writing macros and using Visual Basic.
• A general knowledge of SmartPM and PWAKnowledge.
• Knowledge in the use of P6 Primavera software is a requirement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires work in an office environment and project field visits will be required as needed.Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans