Traveling Scheduling Manager - MSG - Biotech/Pharma

Turner Construction Company; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Chicago seeks a Scheduling Manager for a full-time traveling assignment in Biotech projects. Key responsibilities include overseeing the scheduling team, developing and maintaining project schedules, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates should have significant construction project experience, relevant scheduling certifications, and proficiency in tools like Primavera. Competitive compensation and travel are involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Large construction project experience (> $100m) required.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, and market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work of scheduling team and prepare project schedules.
• Develop and review project baseline and monitor project progress.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate BIM and logistics planning.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of estimates for project schedule development

Strong analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Proficient in scheduling software (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6)

Advanced experience with gap analysis and scheduling risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Acumen Fuse

Job description

Overview

Position details

• Division: Pharmaceutical
• Project Location(s): Chicago, IL 60601 USA
• Minimum Years Experience:
• Travel Involved:
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Classification: Experienced
• Education:
• Job Family: Construction
• Compensation: Salaried Exempt

This position is a full-time traveling assignment supporting our Advanced Technology Group on a Biotech project. Previous Biotech/pharma experience is required.

Position Description: Oversee work of Scheduling team, project staff, or consultants assigned to scheduling function, on one or more construction projects of varying size and complexity for the Business Unit. Prepare and maintain schedules, develop and review project baseline, and monitor and track scheduling project progress.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduling activities while leading, managing, and supervising project scheduling activities of Scheduling group (e.g., Scheduling Engineers, project staff, or consultants) assigned to scheduling function on one or more construction projects of varying size and complexity throughout the Business Unit.
• Perform Scheduling activities including monitoring, tracking progress, and preparing summary and detail level schedules.
• Develop full Critical Path Method (CPM) logic-generated baseline schedules for projects.
• Communicate project execution plan, monitor performance against original baseline schedule and previous month’s forecasts, and promote early identification and mitigation of risks.
• Develop construction schedule throughout all project phases, including RFP/Project Launch through Substantial Completion/Final Turnover.
• Collaborate with project departments (e.g., Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, Construction) to prepare detailed schedules.
• Collaborate with VDC to integrate BIM, 4D models, and logistics planning.
• Integrate LPS (Last Planner System) methodology into construction project schedule.
• Perform monthly progress updates complete with narrative and create target comparison and periodic look-ahead schedules.
• Develop and update cost and/or resource loaded schedules.
• Conduct project schedule reviews with project leadership and provide Scheduling Dashboard statistics at Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) or other sessions.
• Participate in Business Development (BD) and BU marketing activities for proposal presentations and activities as related to project scheduling and provide scheduling contract language and related documentation.
• Provide support and training of scheduling software and planning and scheduling techniques to project and office employees.
• Guide Scheduling group to facilitate and implement consistent application and adherence to company and Turner Scheduling Playbook policies, practices, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders to promote value of scheduling and communication of overall project plan.
• Engage with clients as Planning and Scheduling SME to educate and influence expectations for Planning and Scheduling standards.
• Conduct project site progress walks to capture progress, review and verify with project team, and update schedule accordingly.
• Challenge project team based on previous, current, and future schedule data for As Built vs. Planned progress to ensure logical construction sequencing.
• Perform audits of project schedules using diagnostic and comparison software to validate health and quality of schedule, Last Planner System integration, and review risk/gap analysis across projects.
• Implement and educate Scheduling group to use advanced techniques to identify potential schedule risks and delays.
• As required, provide historical schedule information to defend against or initiate a claim.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field, with minimum of 8 years of related experience or equivalent
• Large construction project experience (>$100m)
• Scheduling Certification desired (e.g., AACE, PSP, PMI-SP)
• Experience in construction project engineering and supervisory positions
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to build schedules
• Proficient in scheduling software (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6)
• Proficient in scheduling diagnostic tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Change Inspector)
• Advanced experience with gap analysis and scheduling risk management
• Advanced knowledge of estimates for project schedule development
• Familiar with earned value concepts and using construction resources to validate productivity and durations
• Ability to develop metrics and track results
• Strong analysis, critical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Experience implementing continuous improvement methods and tools (e.g., lean construction, Takt)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb stairs, use construction hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities include close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may travel and work on-site at construction locations and offices. Lifts up to 25 pounds may be required.

Work Environment

The work environment includes construction sites with moving mechanical parts, fumes, and variable weather. Noise levels are usually moderate to loud in construction sites and usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. Travel may be required. The employee is expected to comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.