Sr Scheduling Manager - Pharma

Gilbane Building; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building is seeking a Sr. Scheduling Manager to lead the scheduling function for a single Division/Megaproject. The role will be based on a project site about an hour south of the Chicago area and will require strong technical acumen and leadership skills.

You will oversee planning and scheduling, mentor scheduling staff, and drive schedules, risk reviews, and customer satisfaction goals while aligning with Gilbane’s strategic priorities and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 15-20 years of related experience.
• Professional certification in AACEi, PMI, AGC, CMAA, or similar is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and scheduling for all projects in the BU.
• Lead development inputs for pursuits including proposals and RFPs.
• Ensure proper schedule controls and update procedures.
• Monitor project risk and provide feedback on high-risk jobs.
• Lead Scheduling in BU strategic planning.
• Mentor scheduling staff and foster inclusive team culture.
• Translate strategy to team actions.

Skills

Scheduling knowledge

CPM scheduling

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Overview

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Sr. Scheduling Manager to lead the scheduling function for a single Division/Megaproject. This role will be primarily based on a project site about an hour south of the Chicago area.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual. You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future. Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight relative to all aspects of planning & scheduling for all projects within the BU(s)
• Provides input to the development of project pursuits including fee proposals, RFP responses, presentation content, etc.
• Ensures adequate controls are in place so that proper schedule techniques and update procedures are followed on all projects within a BU
• Reports concerns to BU management regarding proper project controls on any projects within a BU
• Reviews project risk reports and provides feedback and alerts for high-risk jobs in the BU
• Assumes lead role for Scheduling in the BU’s strategic planning process
• Monitors and provides recommendations for Scheduling-related customer satisfaction goals
• Provides input on department workload and deliverables and balances with available backlogged recoveries and recoveries targets
• Participates in the Scheduling peer group by actively leading a subcommittee or group initiative as identified by the yearly Scheduling peer group strategic plan
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 15-20 years of related experience
• Professional Certification in AACEi, PMI, AGC, CMAA, or similar is recommended
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of construction means, methods, sequences, crew sizes, productivity rates, manpower analysis, cash flow, and CPM scheduling across multiple Markets
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to tutor and guide scheduling staff in scheduling fundamentals, procedures, and guidelines
• Deploy and modify scheduling systems as appropriate to support project specific execution requirements
• Implement / effectively use / train on company-standard and industry- standard scheduling tools and systems

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For Illinois, this ranges from $160,000 - $220,110 plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. Gilbane is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.