Scheduler-Mission Critical

Abbott; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Abbott in Kansas City is looking for a Scheduler to join their Project Team. The role involves preparing CPM schedules, accumulating historical data for future planning, and communicating with project stakeholders. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3-8 years of relevant experience. Abbott offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. A commitment to travel and relocate as needed is required.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management System.
• Willingness to relocate to project locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Critical Path Method (CPM) scenarios and documentation.
• Develop understanding of project scopes and contracts.
• Conduct monthly schedule project audits.

Skills

Scheduling software proficiency

Document control

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Summary

The Scheduler will maintain close working relationships with the Project Team to ensure that they meet or exceed Project Controls standards. This hands‑on role will give you the opportunity to directly interface with the estimating, design, and construction teams to ensure the accurate life cycle of quantity, cost, and schedule management from original estimate through project completion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares Critical Path Method (CPM) scenarios for management consideration and incorporates final approach into a complete CPM schedule
• Accumulate and access historical and forecast data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.
• Develop an understanding of project scopes and contracts.
• Communicates with Owner to assure customer satisfaction or implements corrective action when needed
• Provide scheduling analysis for delays and impacts to identify and mitigate project risk.
• Ensures that project teams are aware of and properly responds to risks relative to schedule and delay
• Provides oversight and notifications to management of any concerns regarding contract notice, delay, and proper documentation of project schedules
• Participates in project pursuits and prepares fee proposals, RFP responses, presentation content, etc.
• Accurately documents schedule basis in narrative identifying critical assumptions for internal use, GMP’s and Owner documentation
• Conducts monthly schedule project audits
• Develops or assists in training Project Managers and Superintendents on how to schedule and use scheduling software to manage work in the field
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 3-8 years relevant experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding of Earned Value Management System
• Self Sufficient in Document Control and Office software such as Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Office
• Self Sufficient in scheduling software's, including but not limited to Primavera 6, or MSP
• Willingness to relocate to project locations as needed; travel and relocation commitment is required

Benefits

Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.