Scheduler - Industrial Construction (Traveling)

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Benefits package with HSA/FSA

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Scheduler for our Industrial business unit to develop integrated project schedules, coordinate inputs from project managers, guide baselines, and manage time impact processes throughout the project lifecycle.

You will analyze subcontractor schedules and ensure sound industry practices in construction scheduling, while mentoring team members and driving lean workflows across preconstruction and field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project or construction management or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years scheduling experience, 3+ years in construction scheduling.
• LEAN construction principles experience desired; PSP designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify scheduling needs and oversee schedule management processes to ensure policy adherence.
• Review schedules’ accuracy and ensure DCMA health requirements are met.
• Provide in-person training on scheduling practices and software as needed.
• Prepare and build complex cost and resource-loaded baseline schedules with project teams.
• Develop detailed performance and progress reports highlighting major risks for leadership.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power Project

Power BI

Power Query

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Weitz Company is hiring a Scheduler to support our growing Industrial business unit! This role will develop integrated project schedules, coordinate/integrate project schedule input from project managers, guide the baseline, and update and time impact process throughout the project lifecycle. The Scheduler will also analyze subcontractor developed construction schedules and ensure consistent development of construction schedules according to sound industry practices.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do

• Identify scheduling needs and oversee schedule management processes to ensure adherence to policies, practices, and meeting projects' deliverables
• Review schedules’ accuracy and reliability, ensure meeting the DCMA health requirements
• Assess proficiency of scheduling personnel and provide in-person practices and software training as needed
• Prepare and build complex cost and resource loaded baseline schedule, collaboratively with project team
• Participate in pursuit opportunities, including the creation of proposal schedules
• Develop detailed performance and progress reports, highlighting major risks and report them to leadership
• Recommend corrective actions for major scheduling risks and present information in a manner that enables effective decision-making
• Establish streamlined workflows between all departments (i.e. preconstruction, field operations) involved in a project
• Review current policies and practices and recommend adjustments, new ideas as needed for more efficiency
• Attend project kickoffs and set schedule management ground rules
• Lead pull planning sessions and implement lean construction methodologies.
• Act as scheduling SME and lead the peer group within assigned projects
• Review and develop complex time impact analysis across multiple projects
• Recommend new technologies, practices and procedures for optimizing schedule management across the company
• Mentor team members

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
  • Experience working for a GC is required, Industrial construction preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in project or construction management, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  • 5+ years of scheduling experience with 3+ years specifically relating to construction scheduling
  • LEAN construction principles experience is highly desired
  • Certified Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) designation is preferred
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of construction drawings and contracts
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative
  • Business acumen and relationship building skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
• Technology:
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel for data analysis
  • Working knowledge of other scheduling software (MS Project, Power Project)
  • Working knowledge of Power BI and Power Query
  • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.