SCHEDULING CONSULTANT

Draper & Associates; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper & Associates is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Scheduling Consultant to support multiple construction projects from our Atlanta, GA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; or Houston, TX offices. You will implement and monitor project control tools and prepare progress and performance reports to keep stakeholders informed.

The ideal candidate has a building science/construction background with at least two years in the industry, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Associates degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field with a minimum of two years of construction industry experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; highly attentive to detail and able to produce professional written business communication.
• Self-starter who can multi-task and work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be able to travel (40%-60%).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, monitoring, and maintaining project schedules for multiple construction projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to identify tasks, durations, dependencies, and resources for the overall project schedule.
• Monitor project timelines and deadlines.
• Perform schedule reviews and advise on status and actions.
• Walk construction sites to review progress and apply sequencing knowledge to status the schedule.
• Attend project-related meetings where scheduling is discussed.
• Prepare comprehensive progress reports for stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s / Associates degree in Building Science/Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Draper & Associates is continually seeking qualified, professional individuals who wish to excel in providing our clients with the levels of commitment and service that they expect and deserve. We offer attractive compensation and benefits packages.

Draper & Associates (Draper) is currently seeking a detail-oriented Construction Scheduling Consultant to join our team in supporting various construction consulting projects based out of the firm’s Atlanta, GA, Fort Lauderdale, FL, or Houston, TX office. Under the supervision of senior leadership, the Scheduling Consultant provides a broad range of technical, managerial, and administrative support on Draper projects. In this role, the individual is responsible for implementing and monitoring project control tools and preparing project progress and performance reports.

To ensure success, the Scheduling Consultant should be organized, understand construction means and methods, and have demonstrable experience in construction management and project scheduling.

Construction Scheduling Consultant Responsibilities

• Assisting in developing, monitoring, and maintaining project schedules for multiple construction projects of various sizes and complexity
• Working collaboratively with leadership and project stakeholders to identify detailed tasks, durations, dependencies, and resources necessary to build, update, and maintain a project’s Overall Project Schedule.
• Monitoring project timelines and deadlines.
• Performing schedule reviews to ensure effective and efficient best practices for scheduling are being implemented on the project. Diplomatically communicate schedule performance and advise the project team on status and preventative or corrective actions required.
• Regularly walk construction job sites to review activity progress and accurately apply construction sequencing knowledge to status the project schedule.
• Conducting or attending project-related meetings and/or job-site-specific meetings where emphasis on the schedule is discussed.
• Preparing comprehensive, informative, and professional Progress Reports for stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining solid working relationships with clients and the project team.

Experience

• Bachelor’s / Associates degree preferable. Building Science, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or other related technical fields with a minimum of two years of experience within the construction industry

OR

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills; extremely attentive to detail and capable of producing professional and accurate written business communication.
• Self-starter who can multi-task and work both independently and as a team member.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Physically able to safely walk multi-story buildings while under construction.
• Must be able to travel (40%-60%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret building and site plans and specifications
• A minimum of two years of scheduling experience within the construction industry
• Understanding of the Critical Path Methodology; knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or alternative industry-standard CPM scheduling software

THE DRAPER ADVANTAGE

Draper & Associates Is a Performance-based Company With Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities. We Offer a Top-notch Compensation And Benefits Package Which Includes:

• Competitive salary and Annual Merit Increase
• Performance-related bonuses
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Health coverage for employees and family through medical, dental, and vision plans
• Financial protection through life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match of up to 5%
• Tax advantages through FSA and Dependent Care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• Promotion from within
• A work environment that fosters respect, communication, collaboration, and growth