Senior Scheduler - Austin

JE Dunn; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Austin is seeking a Senior Scheduler to lead project scheduling and mentor team members. The role involves preparing, building, and updating schedules, collaborating closely with project teams, and facilitating training programs.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project scheduling and a Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field. This position supports the company's strategy and values.

Qualifications

• 5+ years planning and scheduling experience.
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Experience leading and facilitating Pull Planning sessions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, builds and updates project schedules with the project team.
• Develops and facilitates planning and scheduling training programs for team members.
• Mentors and trains less experienced co-workers and operations employees.

Skills

Communication skills, verbal and written

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications

Knowledge of scheduling software and implementation

Knowledge of work activity sequencing and durations

Education

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

Tools

JE Dunn scheduling software

Scheduling software

Job description

Senior Scheduler - Austin

Location: Austin, TX, US, 78704. 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

• 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-compensable, 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).

Working Environment

Valid and unrestricted driver's 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.

EEO NOTICES

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