Senior Construction Scheduler (Lean/PSP)

theweitzcompany; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Benefits Package with HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K

Job summary

The Weitz Company is hiring a Scheduler to support our Industrial business unit. This role will develop integrated project schedules, coordinate input from project managers, guide the baseline, and update time impact processes throughout the project lifecycle.

The Scheduler will also analyze subcontractor schedules and ensure consistent development of construction schedules according to sound industry practices. The Weitz Company has a long history, with a broad national presence.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Identify scheduling needs and oversee schedule management processes to ensure adherence to policies 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
• Lead pull planning sessions and implement lean construction methodologies
• Mentor team members and act as scheduling SME

Skills

Scheduling

Project management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Power Query

Excel

Job description

The Weitz Company is hiring a Scheduler to support our Industrial business unit. This role will develop integrated project schedules, coordinate input from project managers, guide the baseline, and update time impact processes throughout the project lifecycle.

The Scheduler will also analyze subcontractor schedules and ensure consistent development of construction schedules according to sound industry practices. The Weitz Company has a long history, with a broad national presence.