Scheduler

PCL Construction; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction is seeking a Scheduler in Tempe, Arizona. This position involves developing customer relationships, preparing schedule updates, and ensuring project timelines are met. Candidates should have at least 3 years of industry experience and a degree in Engineering Technology or a related field.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication and planning skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office and scheduling software. Joining PCL means being part of a community committed to building better futures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industry experience.
• Basic knowledge of construction specifications, building materials, methods, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and incorporate production analysis into the schedule.
• Support interactive planning and scheduling sessions.

Skills

Customer focused relationships

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Planning principles

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling software knowledge

Education

Engineering Technology diploma or Engineering bachelor’s degree

Tools

Primavera P6 EPPM

Job description

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry.

We’re also looking ahead at what’s next for you. We’re ready to help you build a career you’ll love — one where you get to use your best talents as you discover new ones along the way. If you can picture yourself working with a team that enjoys tackling challenges while encouraging each other to succeed, then you belong at PCL.

If you see yourself growing with PCL as a Scheduler, apply to this posting and we’ll consider you for future opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
• Understands project document controls and procedures.
• Prepares quantity take-offs and incorporates the production analysis into the schedule.
• Communicates with site staff and subcontractors to determine the actual construction progress and provide regular schedule updates based on provided information.
• Completes site walks to verify short term lookaheads. Follows up with project team to validate the schedule.
• Contributes in the planning and scheduling process through various construction phases (preconstruction, construction, system completions, etc.).
• Supports the interactive planning and scheduling sessions.
• Assists project management to create and monitor short term schedules and determine the impact on the master schedule.
• Updates the schedule logic.
• Provides progress reporting to project team to ensure subcontractors/crew performance in accordance with milestone dates of PCL Baseline Schedule.
• Creates 2D visual and 4D graphic schedules. 4D schedules are created for larger jobs.
• Implements subcontractor schedules into the master project schedule and track progress.
• Incorporates resource and or load costing data into schedules as required and align the schedule to other project management tools.
• Continuously expands and updates professional knowledge of all scheduling software to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• An Engineering Technology diploma or Engineering bachelor’s degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience
• Basic knowledge of construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures, and the ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and proposal documents.
• Basic Understanding of field construction operations and how a project is constructed, including logical sequencing of work through all phases of the project from pursuit to project closeout.
• Ability to apply basic engineering and planning principles to construction challenges.
• Ability to complete quantity take-offs and understand productivity rates
• General understanding of planning and scheduling principles, best practices, and techniques
• Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment with multiple stakeholders including estimators, field supervision, subcontractors, project team and clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing work under strict timelines and being flexible to changing needs
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable systems
• Basic working knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera P6 EPPM
• Advanced knowledge of the Critical Path Scheduling method related to the construction industry.

PCL is an innovative, employee‑owned company of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Primary Location: Tempe, Arizona

Job: Scheduler

Requisition: 9332