Scheduler - Industrial Construction (Traveling)

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Health benefits

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a dedicated Scheduler to support its Industrial unit in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on developing integrated project schedules, coordinating input from project managers, and guiding baseline and time impact processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in construction scheduling, a degree in construction management, and knowledge of Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• 5+ years scheduling experience in construction, preferably with a GC.
• LEAN construction principles experience preferred.
• PSP designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated project schedules and guide baselines.
• Coordinate input from project managers and across departments.
• Prepare complex time impact analyses and reports for leadership.
• Lead scheduling reviews and mentor team members.
• Participate in pursuit opportunities and create proposal schedules.

Skills

Scheduling

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Lean construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Excel

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.

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

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-basedsubsidiaries 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 applicantswill 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 applicablestate and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.Click hereto review our Privacy Notice.

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