Construction Project Scheduler

Summary This position is responsible for meticulously managing the project schedules, ensuring that they are developed, communicated, and adhered to throughout the preconstruction and construction phases. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including the design team, subcontractors, and the project management team to create, communicate, and execute schedules that align with project objectives and facilitate timely project completion. RESPONSIBILITIES Preconstruction Phase Schedule Management: Collaborate with preconstruction managers, design teams, and subcontractors to create comprehensive preconstruction schedules encompassing design, approval, estimating, purchasing, and other relevant activities; and Develop and maintain a detailed preconstruction schedule that reflects the expectations of the design team, us, and the project owner. Bids and Procurement: Develop a detailed construction schedule before initiating the bidding process, conveying the schedule requirements to prospective contractors and suppliers; Include the project schedule in the bid manual, ensuring that bidders are aware of the scheduling expectations; Conduct pre-bid meetings to brief prospective bidders on the project schedule and its importance; and Integrate permitting requirements, job site phasing, authority approvals, and other relevant factors into the schedule. Construction Schedule: Utilize Primavera 6 to create and present schedules in Gantt chart format, linking all project activities; Develop and manage the project schedule throughout the construction phase, accounting for milestones, design, procurement, approvals, construction activities, commissioning, and closeout; and Collaborate with subcontractors to fine-tune schedules after contract award, ensuring their commitment to schedule adherence. Schedule Monitoring and Maintenance: Prioritize and monitor the progress of shop drawings and submittals, ensuring timely approvals; Update the project schedule on a monthly basis to reflect progress and changes; and Pull planning methodology that allows each trade to clearly identify daily, weekly, and monthly requirements to maintain project schedule. Qualifications 5-8 years' experience as Project Scheduler with a General Contractor/ Construction Manager, juggling many large commercial projects simultaneously, or 5-8 years' experience as a Superintendent for a commercial General Contractor/ Construction Manager; Fluency in Primavera 6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, ACC Autodesk Build, Power BI; Preferred 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, or similar field; Strong working knowledge of cost-loading scheduling, LEAN scheduling, CPM scheduling; and Comprehensive knowledge of construction disciplines