About the RoleMWH is currently seeking a
District Scheduling Manager to support large-scale water and wastewater construction projects across Texas, with project values up to $2 billion. This full-time, site-based position in Austin, TX will lead project scheduling efforts, ensuring effective planning, resource coordination, schedule performance, and on-time project delivery. The District Scheduling Manager will develop and maintain master schedules, monitor project progress, identify schedule risks, and collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to drive successful execution.
Essential Functions- Develop and maintain Cost and Resource loaded project schedules for large water and wastewater projects utilizing Primavera P6 in accordance with company procedures, project specifications, and industry best practices.
- Full-time on the project site
- Plan the pre-construction, construction, startup, and commissioning activities at the project site using industry best practices and insight from project team members
- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, specifications, aerial photography, or other topographical or geological data
- Estimate durations, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility
- Identify and anticipate schedule risks; assist in developing and implementing mitigations
- Monitor and adjust schedules to align with project requirements and deadlines
- Communicate schedule changes and updates to all project stakeholders and suggest action when necessary
- Prepare weekly schedule updates and monthly reports.
- Analyze scheduling data to identify areas for process improvement
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to scheduling coordinators and project team members
- Manage and develop junior project schedulers
- Present on topics such as bid proposals, construction sequences, project changes, and delays
- Review project changes for impacts and assist in preparing change notices as required by contract
- Prepare Time Impact Analysis and associated narratives and reports
- Prepare and manage cost and resource loaded schedules for use in invoice generation
- Contribute to improving scheduling practices at MWH
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or related field; or equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training
- Expert level experience utilizing Primavera P6
- Experience scheduling projects over $300 million
- 12+ years' experience in construction work sequencing, productivity, and scheduling as well as preparing and maintaining detailed construction schedules
- Experience in development of baseline schedules, incorporating subcontractor schedules, schedule updating, analysis of progress, including project compliance processes and audits
- Experience with Cost and Resource loaded schedules
- Proficiency with construction management software (Autodesk Build, Procore, CMiC, Viewpoint, etc.) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with customer-facing experience
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience scheduling water or wastewater treatment plant projects
- 2 years of supervisory experience
- Certifications such as: Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), or Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP)
- Working knowledge of other scheduling software (MS Project, Asta, NetPoint, etc.).
- Experience with schedule analytic software (SmartPM, Acumen Fuse, Schedule Validator, etc.)
- Experience with 4D scheduling software
- Experience with Lean Construction or Last Planner System
Benefits- Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
- 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
- Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
- Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
- Employee Referral Program
