Project Scheduler Jobs

Responsible for undertaking project control and reporting responsibility of small, medium, and large-scale projects. This position will require participation in all phases of the project life cycle including proposal development, front end development, constructability, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Responsible for making independent evaluations of project status based on interpretation of reports using both own experience and that of assigned project team.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Change Management – monitor scope of work to ensure compliance with contract requirements. When change is needed, assist in the development of change order requests, and monitor their progress to approval/payment.
• Daily Production tracking/reporting/visibility for all jobs/cost codes.
• Using existing tools, responsible for production tracking visibility.
• Project handoff – prepare the cost spread and ensure a shared understanding of its contents by the project team.
• Participate in contract/subcontract reviews and evaluations. Ensure the scope of work is clear and understood by the project team.
• Management Safety Audits – Monthly
• This role is responsible for the development of accurate and timely cost forecasts.
• Schedule of values development
• CPM schedule development and upkeep.
• Mentoring team members to learn all Project Controls processes.
• Weekly project reviews/updates with project team
• Monitor and report on project progress/cost management/productivity.
• Participate in project buy out and vendor evaluation. Review/evaluate purchase orders to ensure alignment with project budgets. Assist the project team in risk mitigation through effective vendor management.

Job Specific Competencies/behaviors:

· Provide support to Regional Leadership, Operations Managers, and Project Managers in planning, managing, and monitoring major projects.

· Evaluate and monitor the performance and efficiency of a portfolio of jobs in assigned area and facilitate and lead efforts to drive productivity on various projects leveraging local teams, company tools, and individual knowledge/experience.

· Coordinate the preparation of internal and external reports through gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data and information from a project.

· Contribute to overall project planning through reporting on project schedule compliance and deliverables.

· Participate in Project Controls team initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

· Lead cross-functional SWAT Teams for proper setup at new jobs sites in the region.

· Keep track of active project budgets, ensuring that project expenses are strictly monitored monthly and that monthly expenses are on target.

· Continually search for ways to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.

· Anticipates client needs before they arise and presents solutions to project management that encompass issues at hand.

· Understand expectations that were set with client and recognize when issues/events may affect delivery.

· Audit and refine site work processes to optimize data collection for reporting and performance.

· Provide supervision and guidance for Project Controls Analyst, supervising daily duties, project guidance, and ad hoc project requests.

Education/Experience/Attributes/Requirements

• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point. Knowledge of database management and manipulation, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.
• Ability to create excellent working relationships with senior management.
• Understanding contracts, standard commercial T&C’s, contract compliance, invoice auditing, and proposal experience considered a major plus.
• Advanced skills using Power Query, Power BI, PowerPivot and/or SQL also a plus.
• Experience in planning/scheduling on concrete construction projects a plus.
• In-depth working knowledge of construction cost control, scheduling techniques, estimating, change management, risk management, and progress reporting methods also a plus.
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is encouraged.
• 4-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or another technical field from an accredited university.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy and confidence.
• Requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Leadership Competencies

• Adaptability
• Courage
• Leadership
• Results
• Stamina
• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Sense of Urgency