Senior Scheduler

JE Dunn; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Denver is seeking a Senior Scheduler to lead complex project scheduling, mentor staff, and align schedules with Lean and pull planning processes. This role supports multiple projects and collaborates across teams to ensure accurate sequencing and timely updates.

The candidate will have 5+ years of scheduling experience, a bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering (or equivalent), and strong proficiency with scheduling software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years planning and scheduling experience preferred.
• Must have strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, builds and updates project schedules with the project team.
• Performs schedule reviews and communicates comments to the team.
• Leads planning and scheduling during pursuit and baseline updates.
• Utilizes JE Dunn scheduling software and training materials.
• Mentors junior teammates and supports Lean and pull planning sessions.
• Visits job sites to review status and update schedules accurately.

Skills

Project scheduling

MS Office

Scheduling software

Communication

Team leadership

Pull Planning

Lean process

Scheduling accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

JE Dunn scheduling software

Microsoft Excel

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Role Summary

The Senior Scheduler will complete most complex activities to prepare project schedules for projects of all sizes and provide team leadership. This position will help to mentor and train less experienced co-workers and operations employees. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

SCHEDULER FAMILY - CORE

• Prepares, builds and updates project schedules collaboratively with the project team.
• Performs schedule reviews to ensure effective and efficient best practices for scheduling are utilized. Diplomatically communicates review comments to the project team.
• Participates in all phases of the construction planning & scheduling process, including the creation of proposal schedules, baseline schedule and ongoing schedule updates.
• Utilizes working knowledge of JE Dunn scheduling software.
• Assists with and performs training for JE Dunn operations. Assists with training content and course preparation for training delivered by the group.
• Assists with the development of best practices for JE Dunn planning and scheduling efforts.
• Visits job sites regularly to review job status and applies construction sequencing knowledge to accurately update the project schedule for assigned projects.
• May attend project related meetings and/or jobsite-specific meetings where emphasis on schedule is discussed.
• Supports Lean and Pull Planning sessions by ensuring CPM schedule is aligned with pull plan results.
• Supports the preparation of a variety of reports as required for assigned projects.
• Adds resource loading and cost loading, when required, to schedules collaboratively created with the project teams.
• Provides planning and scheduling support to operations, marketing and other IPS functions as directed.
• Understands that market and regional information are a part of project schedules such as: seasonal weather patterns, materials markets, labor forces and other factors that may impact each project schedule.
• Participates in pursuit opportunities with business development and the project team.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SENIOR SCHEDULER

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Develops and facilitates planning and scheduling training programs for internal team members including content creation and implementation planning.
• Leads project teams in assessing sequencing and methods of construction, project delays and impacts, alternate work plans, and recovery schedules.
• Leads planning and scheduling group best practice and process development efforts.
• Develops and maintains a library of standard project schedule templates for internal use as a starting point.
• Participates in pursuit opportunities, including interviews and external client meetings during the pursuit phase.
• Supports project teams to coordinate with trade partners’ schedule issues and recovery schedules.
• Participates and provides feedback in job pre-planning meetings, post construction meetings, and monthly project status review meetings.
• Mentors, manages and coaches a direct report (if applicable).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced.
• Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced.
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications – Advanced.
• Ability to recognize, during job site visits, where there are schedule sequencing areas of concern and where sequencing improvements can occur – Advanced.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management regarding commercial construction project types and delivery methods.
• Knowledge of scheduling software and implementation.
• Knowledge of most types of construction projects and delivery methods – Advanced.
• Knowledge of work activity sequencing, activity durations, scheduling concepts and best practices, with the ability to communicate opportunities for improvement – Advanced.
• Proficiency in scheduling software – Advanced.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy – Intermediate.
• Ability to maintain or exceed required reimbursability and ensure direct reports can do the same.
• Ability to effectively deal with Change Management delays and claims (compensable and non-consumable, excusable and non-excusable, etc.).
• Ability to lead and facilitate Pull Planning sessions, as required by project support needs.
• Ability to provide performance management feedback and complete evaluations.
• Ability to import schedules into JE Dunn’s standard scheduling software.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with team members.
• Ability to effectively collaborate as a team, both internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years planning and scheduling experience (Preferred).
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

Base compensation for the Senior Scheduler role in US-CO is between $110,000 and $137,000 depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

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