Scheduler - Kiewit Power Constructors

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Constructors District is seeking a Scheduler who will work closely with project teams to develop and update schedules for engineering and construction milestones. You will build resource loaded schedules, track progress, and report schedule health to leadership.

Rotations between field and office may occur; willing to travel and relocate as needed to support projects across the U.S. and ensure on-time delivery of critical EPC work.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Knowledge of project controls software (inEight Suite, Primavera P6) or willingness to learn.
• Ability to travel or relocate as needed.
• Ability to access construction sites in various climates and environments.
• Strong work ethic, proactive and ethical.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update schedules from conceptual planning through engineering and construction.
• Create resource-loaded schedules with milestones, major approvals, long-lead items and deliverables.
• Develop schedule logic, durations, and manpower/resource estimates.
• Assess design changes and communicate schedule updates to management and clients.
• Apply EPC terminology to maintain critical path logic; use historical data for planning and forecasting.
• Provide guidance and schedule health reports; participate in meetings with project teams.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Communication

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

inEight Suite

Primavera P6

Job description

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Constructors District

Department:Project Controls

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Scheduler, you will get the opportunity to work closely with construction and engineering operations as you develop engineering and construction schedules. You will be responsible for building and updating schedules as various milestones and project deliverables are completed or added to the scope of work, while providing updates to key project team members on the progress of projects.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America. We offer integrated engineering, procurement, construction and startup service needs, specializing in gas and coal-fired power generation, coal retrofit and renewable energy.

Location

Although based in Kansas City, Kiewit Power Constructors builds projects across the U.S. –from bustling urban centers to remote landscapes. As a Field Engineer, your assignments may take you to some of the most impactful energy projects in the nation. Job locations are project based and finalized closer to your start date. We seek professionals who thrive on travel, embrace new environments, and are excited about working where the action is. Rotations between the field and office work may occur depending on the project’s scope and stage. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as business requires.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction
• Develop resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the projects
• Develop schedule logic and constraints, realistic activity durations and available manpower and resources
• Assess the impact of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates
• Apply engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts to develop and maintain critic path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting
• Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems. Interface with clients, attend regular meetings and give schedule health reports.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn about, various project controls software, such as inEight Suite, Primavera P6, etc.
• Ability to travel and/or relocate as needed
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
• Highly motivated, with a passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives

Working Conditions

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.