Scheduling Engineer

CK Construction Group Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Construction Group is seeking a Scheduling Engineer to develop CPM schedules for pursuits and Preconstruction, plus auditing schedules prepared by Operations teams.

You will design baseline schedules, support forecasts, and collaborate with multiple departments to improve delivery while mentoring Operations staff on scheduling tools and best practices.

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 5+ years of scheduling experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of extensive construction scheduling experience.
• Experience with CPM networks and scheduling software (P6, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain schedules for new projects during the Preconstruction phase.
• Draft forecasts and schedules; create network diagrams and cash flow projections.
• Develop a high-level baseline schedule and hand off to Operations for further development.
• Evaluate, audit, and recommend schedule enhancements to improve efficiency and compliance with best practices.
• Interface with departments to provide scheduling data and train Operations staff on the scheduling platform.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Data interpretation

Organizational skills

P6 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Scheduling

Job description

CK Construction Group has been providing construction services to private and public agencies since 1956. We have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control and safety measures. We have the people, equipment, construction materials, experience, and bonding capacity to complete most any size project.

We offer comprehensive design phase and construction phase services under all delivery and contractual methods, including construction management, general contracting, design-build, and design-assist. In addition, we offer self-perform construction services including concrete, steel erection, carpentry, drywall and acoustical ceilings and an in-house AWI Certified mill shop.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible to develop Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules to support project pursuits and Preconstruction development, as well as auditing and analyzing project construction schedules developed by Operations teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform tasks required to develop and maintain schedules for new projects during the Preconstruction phase. Includes calculating material/work quantity requirements, owner milestones and constraints, designing schedules, permitting requirements, material lead times and on-site manpower requirements.
• Support Preconstruction through the preparation and maintenance of forecasts and schedules. May draft construction network diagrams for specific areas and cash flow projections.
• Typically develop a high-level baseline schedule with appropriate logic ties. Generally, detail is limited to 3-4 week duration task items. Hand-off this high-level schedule to the Operation teams for further development and Last Planner integration.
• Evaluate, audit and make recommendation to the Operations teams enhanced schedules to ensure compliance with best practices, and identify opportunities for schedule enhancement.
• Interface with other departments to provide scheduling data as required.
• Provide training and guidance to Operations staff to maximize the utilization of the scheduling platform.
• Develop overall plans and strategies and provide the tools to create efficiencies that enhance the quality and quantity of work produced and enhance the clients' experience. Use established metrics to determine individual and department effectiveness.
• Participate as required in RFQ/RFP process and perform additional duties as requested by the Director of Preconstruction.
• Estimate individual projects as time requires or as specific skills are required.
• Adhere to the Company's Safety Policy, Substance Abuse Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity and Sexual Harassment Policy, and the Company Manual.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of assigned discipline, scheduling techniques and Critical Path Methods (CPM), plus ability to interpret computerized data and systems is essential
• Ability to assure accuracy and accountability, and effectively communicate with others
• Excellent organizational, leadership, decision making and problem-solving skills
• P6 and Oracle Scheduling software experience preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent work experience. The Scheduling Engineer should possess at least 5 years of extensive construction scheduling experience in a variety of building types. Working knowledge of and ability to select/apply resource monitoring and control techniques such as CPM networks scheduling, computer scheduling techniques, etc. as well as an understanding of the nature of process systems, structures and construction technology required.

SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES:

The Team Member in this role must be knowledgeable about and follow the company's safety policies and procedures as described in the company safety manual.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

Must have valid driver's license, good driving record required.

CK Construction is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.