Project Scheduler

Kokosing Industrial; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler for a construction project in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in project scheduling within heavy civil construction. Responsibilities include leading a team to develop project schedules, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, and reporting status to stakeholders.

The role offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, life, and disability insurance, along with paid time off and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Project Scheduling, preferably in heavy civil construction.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Oracle Primavera Cloud is required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to create and maintain project baseline schedules.
• Ensure project schedule updates conform to contract specifications.
• Prepare project progress reports and integrate subcontractor schedules.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Communication Skills

Primavera P6

Critical Path Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle Primavera Cloud

Job description

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

Summary

Job Description:

• This role will be located onsite at the construction project site located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
• Collects and analyzes information used to plan and schedule construction projects, specifically, the $1.8B New Lock at the Soo Project for the US Army Corps of Engineers located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. (projected to complete in Year 2029)
• Generates forecasts, variance reports, and other documentation used to monitor and manage project construction schedules.
• Integrate best practices and project deliverables while interfacing with the Project Team, Project Managers, Subcontractors, Design Engineers to monitor and update the project schedule and resources.
• The onsite project office trailer is modern – climate controlled, LED lighting, restroom facilities, Wi‑Fi/network access, I.T. Equipment, etc.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of schedulers to create the baseline schedules for newly awarded contract options and maintain the working schedule as reported out weekly and monthly in the Owner/Contractor/LLC (stakeholder) meetings.
• Responsible to ensure that the project schedule updates and reports conform to the contract specifications and are prepared for formal submittal to the Government.
• Responsible to create and maintain a comprehensive schedule narrative with each formal update.
• Responsible for preparing all the project progress reports, integrating subcontractor look ahead schedules into the master schedule, revising logic sequence as required.
• Reviewing contractor project schedules for accuracy and logic and analyzing critical path updates, schedule progress vs what is occurring in the field, and evaluating schedule options – then communicating schedule status to the Project Manager, client, consultants, and others.
• Reporting schedule status to all stakeholders on a weekly / monthly basis.
• Facilitate monthly schedule reviews with the Government.
• Assist the Project Team in maintaining, updating and monitoring the CPM schedule.
• Maintaining project schedule(s) and alerting the project team to potential problem areas.
• Performing Time Impact Analysis (TIA).
• Various reports could include:
• Progress charts
• Work intensity curves
• Labor‑production work rate tables
• Time impact analyses
• Equipment delivery schedules
• Resource‑cost loaded schedules
• Daily construction activities report schedules
• Instruct and coach subordinate schedulers in scheduling best practices and assign tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 Primavera P6 and Oracle Primavera Cloud.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience developing project schedules and performing critical path, earned value, and schedule impact analysis is preferred.
• Ability to work in concert with project team, subcontractors, engineers, and customer.
• Project Site Access requires a Federal Background Check.

Benefits

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.