Scheduler - Power Generation (Traveling)

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401K Retirement Savings Plan with 公司匹配

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Dis

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Zusammenfassung

The Weitz Company is seeking a Scheduler to support our Industrial unit. You will develop integrated project schedules, coordinate inputs from PMs, guide baselines, and update time-impact analyses across projects.

You will mentor staff and drive lean scheduling practices. You’ll work with a GC-focused team on large industrial projects, leveraging Primavera P6, MS Project, and Power BI for data-driven decisions.

Qualifikationen

• Experience working for a GC is required, Industrial construction preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in project or construction management or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years scheduling experience with 3+ years construction scheduling.
• LEAN construction principles experience is highly desired.
• PSP designation preferred.

Aufgaben

• Identify scheduling needs and oversee schedule management processes.
• Review schedules for DCMA health requirements and reliability.
• Assess scheduling personnel proficiency and provide training.
• Prepare and build complex cost and resource loaded baseline schedules.
• Participate in pursuit opportunities and create proposal schedules.
• Develop performance and progress reports highlighting risks for leadership.
• Recommend corrective actions for scheduling risks and communicate clearly.
• Establish streamlined workflows between preconstruction and field operations.
• Review policies and practices; suggest efficiency improvements.
• Attend project kickoffs and set schedule management ground rules.
• Lead pull planning sessions and implement lean construction methodologies.
• Act as scheduling SME and mentor team members.
• Review and develop complex time impact analyses across projects.
• Recommend new technologies and procedures for schedule management.

Kenntnisse

Construction drawings

Contract understanding

Project management

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in project or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Power Project

Power BI

Power Query

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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

Experience

What We’re Looking For:

• 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 QueryProficient 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.

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