Lead Scheduler

Kokosing; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing seeks a Lead Project Scheduler to develop master schedules for pursuits and projects in heavy civil/industrial construction. You will support the PM team, manage schedules from summary to detailed activity, and coordinate with estimators, designers, and subcontractors.

The role requires a strong background in civil engineering or related fields, 8+ years of scheduling experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6/Oracle Primavera Cloud. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or business administration preferred or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of project scheduling experience in heavy civil and heavy industrial construction.
• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera Cloud and/or Primavera P6.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with critical path, earned value, and schedule impact analysis.
• Ability to coordinate with estimators, project team members, subcontractors, engineers, clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop master schedules for projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Support project management team with scheduling input and value engineering ideas.
• Ensure schedules meet contract requirements and specifications.
• Prepare and present project schedules and narratives to clients and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans; perform Time Impact Analysis (TIA).
• Collaborate with estimators, engineers, designers, and trade partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Construction Management

Business Administration

Tools

Oracle Primavera Cloud

Primavera P6

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

We are looking for a diligent Lead Project Scheduler to join our team.

Summary

• Role is a Lead Project Scheduler for project pursuits ranging in size, complexity and scope. Primary responsibility will be supporting our project management tea, including self-performed and subcontractor scopes of work.
• Independently, or with a project team, create high-level master schedules for projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Possess excellent time management and organizational skills and have a background in Civil Engineering or related fields.
• Have a deep understanding of construction processes, effective communication skills, and the ability to solve complex problems.

Essential Duties And Responisbilities

• Have a firm understanding of construction sequencing and duration – ability to work independently or with a project team to develop schedules ranging from summary level to detailed activity / resource loaded.
• Ability to work with mixed levels of operations, clients, designers and trade partners to build out master schedules, provide critical schedule analysis, and provide team with suggested adjustments to improve schedule outcome.
• Responsible to ensure that the project schedules conform to the contract requirements and specifications.
• Participating in estimating and project meetings and providing scheduling input, recommendations, and value engineering advice.
• Prepare and present project schedules and narratives to clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage potential risks and develop contingency plans to address them.
• Performing Time Impact Analysis (TIA).

Education And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration preferred or experience in lieu of degree.
• Ideal candidates will possess 8+ years of experience in Project Scheduling, preferably in heavy civil and heavy industrial construction projects.
• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera Cloud and / or Primavera P6.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience performing critical path, earned value, and schedule impact analysis is preferred.
• Ability to work in concert with estimators, project team-members, subcontractors, engineers, contracting partners and clients.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects concurrently.

Benefits

Kokosing offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.