Scheduler 2, Industrial & Manufacturing

JE Dunn; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn is seeking a Scheduler to collaborate with project teams to develop and maintain detailed project schedules. The role includes baseline development, ongoing updates, and alignment with pull planning and lean processes.

Responsibilities include CP scheduling analysis, facilitating planning meetings, and providing schedule-related training. Travel to job sites and occasional non-traditional hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform schedule development, updates, and reviews with project teams.
• Strong communication to convey schedule comments diplomatically.
• Experience creating baseline and updated schedules and aligning with pull planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, build and update project schedules with the team.
• Conduct schedule reviews and communicate findings.
• Participate in all phases of planning and scheduling processes.
• Visit job sites to review status and update schedules.
• Support training on scheduling practices and tools.

Skills

Scheduling

MS Office

Reading plans/drawings

Team collaboration

Communication (verbal/written)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

JE Dunn scheduling software

General scheduling software

Job description

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

Scheduler Family - Core

• Prepares, builds and updates project schedules collaboratively with the project team.
• Performs schedule reviews to ensure effective and efficient best practices for scheduling are utilized. Diplomatically communicates review comments to the project team.
• Participates in all phases of the construction planning & scheduling process, including the creation of proposal schedules, baseline schedule and ongoing schedule updates.
• Utilizes working knowledge of JE Dunn scheduling software.
• Assists with and performs training for JE Dunn operations. Assists with training content and course preparation for training delivered by the group.
• Assists with the development of best practices for JE Dunn planning and scheduling efforts.
• Visits job sites regularly to review job status and applies construction sequencing knowledge to accurately update the project schedule for assigned projects.
• May attend project related meetings and/or jobsite-specific meetings where emphasis on schedule is discussed.
• Supports Lean and Pull Planning sessions by ensuring CPM schedule is aligned with pull plan results.
• Supports the preparation of a variety of reports as required for assigned projects.
• Adds resource loading and cost loading, when required, to schedules collaboratively created with the project teams.
• Provides planning and scheduling support to operations, marketing and other IPS functions as directed.
• Understands that market and regional information are a part of project schedules such as: seasonal weather patterns, materials markets, labor forces and other factors that may impact each project schedule.
• Participates in pursuit opportunities with business development and the project team.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

Scheduler 2

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Conducts detailed critical path analysis for problem projects and root cause analysis for issues.
• Assists project teams in schedule sequencing, methods of construction, project delays and impacts, alternate work plans and recovery schedules.
• Assists with facilitating all planning and scheduling training conducted for internal team members, e.g. One Dunn training for P&S Group, schedule software training, etc.
• Participates in job pre-planning meetings, post construction meetings and monthly project status review meetings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
• Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications – Advanced
• Ability to recognize, during job site visits, where there are schedule sequencing areas of concern and where sequencing improvements can occur – Intermediate
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management - Intermediate
• Knowledge of scheduling software and implementation - Intermediate
• Knowledge of most types of construction projects and delivery methods – Intermediate
• Knowledge of work activity sequencing, activity durations, scheduling concepts and best practices, with the ability to communicate opportunities for improvement – Intermediate
• Proficiency in scheduling software – Advanced
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy – Intermediate
• Ability to import schedules into JE Dunn’s standard scheduling software
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with team members
• Ability to effectively collaborate as a team, both internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 3+ years planning and scheduling experience (Preferred)
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Accommodation Request

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

Unsolicited Resumes

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Requisition ID: 62578

EEO Statement

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.