Early Career Scheduler

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a Scheduler to assist project teams in developing, tracking and updating schedules from inception to completion of commercial construction projects in the region.

You will work with the Scheduler to enhance overall business flow, communicate with field staff, subs, and clients, and apply EVMS to monitor performance and cash flow projections. Strong Primavera P6 skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering is required.
• 0-2+ years experience in construction scheduling is preferred.
• Good organization and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update project schedules from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with field staff and subcontractors for baseline and updates.
• Identify schedule risks and communicate them to stakeholders.
• Apply EVMS principles to create WBS and monitor performance.
• Use Primavera P6 to document progress and generate reports.
• Forecast variances and assist in cash flow projections.

Skills

Scheduling proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

EVMS concepts

MS Excel

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Scheduler works on commercial construction projects across the region. The Scheduler will assist project teams in developing, tracking and updating schedules from inception to completion of the project. The Scheduler will also work with the Scheduler to enhance overall business flow.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate effectively with all field staff members, scheduling consultant and the client to ensure efficient and accurate schedule development and updates
• Meet with Subcontractors as required in development of baseline schedule, monthly updates and recovery schedules
• Identify and communicate significant schedule risks to Staff and appropriate Division personnel
• Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Principles and experience to develop Work Breakdown Structures and work with project staff to facilitate development of the project schedule.
• Use EVMS to evaluate the performance of the project by analyzing significant schedule, budget and/or resource variances from the baseline plan
• Forecast impacts of variances to aid in the management of the schedule
• Ability to use the cost-loaded schedule as the basis of billings
• Utilize Primavera P6 scheduling software to update and document schedule performance
• Monitor and status schedule progress
• Analyze delivery impacts, time extensions, claims, etc. through the use of schedule fragnets
• Implement controls to avoid claims
• Interact with scheduling consultant in schedule reviews, claims analysis, etc. Perform cash flow projections / analysis on a monthly basis
• Perform manpower projections / analysis
• Participate in Division training seminars

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• 0-2+ years experience in construction scheduling
• Proficiency in developing, resource loading, analyzing and reporting on project schedules
• Primavera P6 scheduling experience
• Understanding of Earned Value management System principles and applications
• Experience in contracts/scheduling preferable
• General knowledge of construction means and methods
• Good organization and communication skills

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.