Scheduler/Estimator

Hargrove-Engineers-; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

100% Teammate owned company

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors seeks an experienced planner/scheduler to manage heavy industrial projects in a fast-paced environment in Chalmette, LA. You will develop project schedules, forecast construction activities, and monitor costs with attention to accuracy and detail.

You will lead change order processes, prepare estimates for scope changes, and maintain cost reporting while coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines and contractors to ensure on-time delivery and adherence

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy industrial planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating experience.
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and analysis for contract packages to forecast construction activities and identify coordination issues.
• Monitor and update schedules via meetings, coordination interviews, and field verification.
• Maintain change notice/change order management system and facilitate hearings/meetings.
• Develop cost estimates for construction projects, including change notices and scopes of work.
• Maintain the cost system: reconcile commitments, change orders, invoices, and produce cost reports.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines and contractors to align schedules, scopes, and costs.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Timberline Estimating

Microsoft Office

Cost control

Estimating

Scheduling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Timberline Estimating

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You'll Be DoingJob Scope: Generally responsible for planning and scheduling of heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under general supervision.Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Developing schedules and analysis for contract packages to forecast construction activities and identify coordination issues where safety and schedule can potentially be in conflict.Monitoring and updating schedules by obtaining updates through meetings, construction coordination interviews and field verification.Monitoring and maintaining the change notice/change order management system. Assist in facilitating weekly change notice hearings and change committee meetings.Developing estimates for construction projects including but not limited to estimates associated with change notices.Developing and maintaining the cost system including reconciling commitments, change orders, contractor invoices and producing cost reports.Ideal BackgroundEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.Certification: No certification is required for this position.Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.Extreme attention to detail.Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.Ability to set priorities.Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.Excellent presentation skills.Excellent organizational skills.Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.Ability to determine construction material quantities.Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work. Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software and Timberline Estimating software.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.Physical Requirements:Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.Hargrove CultureWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.Equal Opportunity Employment StatementHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.