Scheduling Manager I - Data Center Construction

Weitz; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weitz Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Scheduler/Project Manager to lead scheduling efforts for complex projects, including data center initiatives. You will manage baselines, updates and time-impact analyses while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

You will train teams on industry-standard scheduling practices, maintain master schedules, track progress, and generate reports. Some travel is required and proficiency with P6, Asta, Excel, and Outlook is expected.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related work experience as a Project Manager with scheduling responsibilities.
• Data center experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the corporate schedule effort to industry standards.
• Provide training, tools and guidance for the corporate scheduling effort toward proven industry practices.
• Responsible for bid/proposal schedules, baseline schedules, schedule updates and time impact analysis.
• Maintain master schedules for project tasks including preparation, updating, revising, maintaining, coordinating and communicating project schedules to team members, management and the client.
• Interface with clients, attend regular construction meetings, and provide statistical reports.
• Provide project and company management with tools for project schedule control.
• Accumulate and access historical data for planning and forecasting.
• Analyze, evaluate, forecast and report schedule status against baseline.
• Collect and report progress, evaluate variances, develop workarounds, and coordinate resolution.
• Develop and maintain a system showing hierarchy of schedules; keep management informed.
• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate.
• Some business travel is required.

Skills

Independent judgment

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Project management

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Asta

P6

Last Planner System

Outlook

Job description

Job Description:

What You’ll Do Every Day:

• Manage and direct the corporate schedule effortto industry standards.
• Provide training, tools and guidance for the corporate scheduling effort toward proven industry practices.
• Responsible for bid/proposal schedules, baseline schedules, schedule updates and time impact analysis. Must understand complex schedule issues and coordinate the appropriate personnel to obtain and validate schedule information.
• Must maintain master schedules for project tasks including preparation, updating, revising, maintaining, coordinating and communicating project schedules to team members, management and the client.
• Interfaces with clients, attends regular construction meetings, and provides statistical reports.
• Provides project and company management with the necessary tools for project schedule control.
• Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.
• Analyzes, evaluates, forecasts, and reports schedule status against an established baseline.
• Collects and reports progress, evaluates schedule variances, develops work-arounds plans, and coordinates resolution of variances.
• Develops and maintains and established system to show the hierarchy of schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Some business travel is required.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  • 8 years of related work experience as a Project Manager with scheduling responsibilities.
  • Data center experience is preferred
• Skills:
  • Independent judgment, ability to multi-task, decision making, organizational skills, self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills, conflict resolution, problem-solving, effective internal and external communication, project management, team leadership, tact, adaptability and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Scheduler.
• Technology:
  • Proficiency with operating systems and basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Asta, P6, Last Planner System and Outlook.
  • Training will be provided.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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.