Construction Scheduling Strategist

YA Group; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

YA Scheduling Consultant will work independently to coordinate and manage construction schedules for various projects, conducting inspections of project sites, evaluating progress and analyzing project documents and data.

The role requires independent judgement, weighing alternatives and considering financial and operational significance while updating schedules and communicating findings to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent field.
• 1-4 years of construction scheduling experience.
• PSP certification is preferred.
• Experience with CPM to analyze schedules.
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, and ASTA Powerproject.
• Experience or exposure to builder's risk insurance, claims management, and managing contractors.
• Experience with data centers or semiconductors is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the construction planning and scheduling process, including development and updates.
• Perform forensic analysis of project schedules and contemporaneous documentation.
• Conduct inspections of construction project sites to evaluate progress.
• Review and organize large volumes of project documents and data.
• Perform schedule delay analysis to identify causes and resolve delay claims.
• Evaluate construction productivity, extended general conditions, and expediting expenses.
• Assess impact of changes and delays, and communicate findings.
• Monitor and manage timelines and costs on behalf of clients.
• Prepare technical project reports from synthesized information.
• Maintain job files and deliverables.
• Interface with other departments, contractors, and clients regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Schedule analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

YA Scheduling Consultant will work independently to coordinate and manage construction schedules for various projects, conducting inspections of project sites, evaluating progress and analyzing project documents and data.

The role requires independent judgement, weighing alternatives and considering financial and operational significance while updating schedules and communicating findings to clients and stakeholders.