Project Scheduler

The McDonnel Group

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering required
  • 7-10 years in commercial construction with at least 5 years as a project scheduler
  • Proficient in Procore and Primavera P6 software
  • Experience in scheduling or managing public projects
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage and report project schedules for large industrial clients
  • Establish initial baselines including procurement and resource loading
  • Review and analyze subcontractor schedules for project updates
  • Generate Time Impact Analyses for schedule changes
  • Collaborate with project managers to update schedules using Primavera P6
  • Participate in project planning meetings to provide scheduling guidance
  • Train project teams on P6 scheduling techniques

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel as needed
  • Collaboration with project teams across the company
  • Engagement in large-scale, complex projects
  • Professional development through training and mentoring
  • Contribution to significant public and commercial projects
Full Job Description
*Candidates for this role should be open to travel**

Our P6 Project Scheduler works as an integral part of the Project Team, supporting the team through thorough and accurate scheduling of large-scale, complex projects. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Procore and Primavera P6, with a strong understanding of commercial construction and public projects.

Essential Job Functions

  • Manage schedules and reporting for large industrial client(s) with internal scheduling departments including, but not limited to:
    1. Establishing of initial baselines to include procurement, material/equipment lead times, and resource and/or cost-loading when applicable.
    2. Review/analyze subcontractor provided schedules and incorporate into project baseline and/or updates.
    3. Weekly and/or monthly reporting to include required resources, material/equipment procurement status, progress updates, and look-aheads.
    4. Incorporate changes, unforeseen conditions, etc. and generate Time Impact Analysis when needed to justify requests for additional Contract Time.
  • Manage the company's P6 database of project schedules including collaboration with project managers, field leadership and other stakeholders to integrate project schedules and maintain accurate companywide reporting.
  • Work with project managers companywide to develop, maintain and update project schedules using Primavera P6 software including but not limited to:
    1. Working with project managers companywide to update schedules to reflect actual progress, updating with revised project execution plans, updating material/equipment procurement status, incorporating any changes to project scope, schedule and resources.
    2. Participation in project planning and scheduling meetings to provide technical input and guidance on schedule-related matters.
    3. Analyze project schedule data to identify trends, issues and opportunities for improvement.
    4. Provide training and guidance to project teams on P6 scheduling techniques and best practices.
    5. Ensure compliance with project scheduling policies, procedures and standards.
    6. Maintain project documentation related to scheduling activities.


Competencies

  • Must thoroughly understand concepts and strategy of complex commercial and industrial construction from the ground-up
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Operationally focused; detailed oriented but able to grasp big picture
  • Excellent people skills; Motivated team player
  • Must align with and adopt TMG Core Values as your own: Work Ethic, Solution Oriented, Project Excellence, Client Centric, and Professionalism


Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or Engineering
  • Proficiency with both Procore and Primavera P6 required for this role
  • 7-10 years commercial construction experience; Minimum of 5 years as project scheduler
  • Specific experience scheduling and/or managing public projects
  • Proficient with Microsoft office suite
  • Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal, driving and drug screen
  • Must possess a current and valid state driver's license and a clean driving record


Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties the employee is regularly required to make use of close vision to read engineering blueprints and reduced size black and white drawings, specifications, fine print, reports, schedules, estimates, spreadsheets, summaries, and other documents in either hard copy or computer monitor. Must be able to converse on the telephone and in person, use hands and fingers to write and type, prepare email messages with attached files, and use personal computers and calculators. The employee will periodically need to lift and/or carry heavy documents such as specifications and/ or equipment, weighing up to seventy-five pounds.

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