Manager-Project Scheduling

Tallgrass; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking a scheduling professional to collaborate with project teams, preparing schedule data for proposals and tracking and executing schedules on active projects.

You will apply established unit hours and pricing, perform schedule integrations, develop work logic, identify restraints and impacts, and create recovery plans while evaluating subcontractor schedules to keep programs on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 9–15 years of industry experience in a related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedule data for proposals or tracking on active projects.
• Apply established unit hours and pricing data and perform schedule integrations.
• Prepare work logic and identify restraints and potential impacts.
• Develop recovery plans and evaluate subcontractor schedules for improvements.
• Ensure projects stay on track and on time; mentor team if required.

Skills

Organizational/time management

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Management and supervisory skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in Business/Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Primary purpose:

In this role, you will work with the project team to prepare schedule data for proposals or tracking and executing schedules for active projects in progress. You will apply established unit job hour and pricing data, perform schedule integrations, prepare work logic, identify restraints and potential impacts, develop recovery plans, and evaluate subcontractor schedules for improvements. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track and on time.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering or related discipline or nine to fifteen (9-15) years of industry experience equivalent to education.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Five to Eight (5-8) years of relevant work experience
• Strong proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational/time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to successfully complete multiple issues under strict deadlines and willingness to delegate to and mentor employees.
• Strong proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

- Yes

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering or a related discipline.

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.