Sr. Project Scheduler

Walsh Group; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company seeks a Senior Project Scheduler for the Sawtooth Bridge Project in Kearny, NJ. The role involves developing schedules, managing project controls and collaborating with teams to ensure timely project completion. Candidates should have substantial experience in scheduling, excellent problem-solving skills, and a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

Benefits

Eligible for a minimum of 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) days

8 paid holidays

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits Program

Maternity Leave Policy

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of project scheduling experience.
• Claim experience and time impact analysis experience required.
• Ability to make confident, timely, and fact-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develops a baseline schedule while coordinating with project management and subcontractors.
• Analyzes changes to project schedule and communicates their impact.
• Forecasts and manages the project budget and its relationship to the project schedule.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Solution-based thinking

Time impact analysis

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Scheduler for our Sawtooth Bridge Project, in Harrison, NJ.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

Challenging, complex work

Creative and innovative problem-solving environment

Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work

Opportunities for growth, training, and development

Flexibility in career path & progression

Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops a baseline schedule while coordinating with project management, superintendents and subcontractors.

Uses best practices and scheduling software to implement, maintain and analyze the project schedule. Includes coding and loading of resources, loading of costs, loading of general sequencing information and critical path analysis.

Manages all project controls to assess risk and application to best practices and standards. Recommends and/or makes changes to established processes. Prepares complex risk and impact assessments of any changes to the schedule and presents to project team.

Analyzes all changes to project schedule and the impact on cost and timeline. Ensures version control

Ensures all project change orders and project delays are documented, analyzed and reviewed. Communicates impact on the project timeline and cost

Leads all project scheduling meetings ensuring appropriate representation of project management. Prepares detailed weekly, monthly, quarterly reports and ensures distribution to appropriate staff

Forecasts and manages the project budget and its relationship to the project schedule.

Tracks all baselines, performs complicated what-if scenarios and develops contingency plans.

Acts as an experienced resource for claims and mitigations.

Produces complex modeling and ensures scheduling system meets all the needs of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred

6-10 years of project scheduling experience

Understand concepts of baseline schedule, progress schedule, recovered schedule, total float, critical path, predecessors, successors, near critical paths, float trending, percent complete, float ownership, and constraints

Claim experience required

Time impact analysis experience required

Significant multi-tasking abilities and solution-based thinking is essential

Ability to make confident, timely, and fact based decisions on a broad range of resources

Candidates must demonstrate multi-tasking experience working in large teams and solving complex problems

Annual Salary Range $145,000 - $217,000

Division: Transportation

Project Management

Job Type: Full_time

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

The Walsh Group offers all full-time employees competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Eligible for a minimum of 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) days
• 8 paid holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Maternity Leave Policy
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Click here to see our EEO Policy. Walsh is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability / Veteran
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