Junior Scheduler - National GC - Chicago

About the role

A collaborative, hands-on environment where project teams have direct visibility. Join a leading organization as a P6 Scheduler, contributing to crucial construction projects within the healthcare, data center and higher education space.

Job Description

Our client is a well-established general contractor that focuses on large-scale data center, healthcare, higher education and commercial projects. Reporting into Scheduling Manager, you will develop, and maintain schedules within P6 for construction projects. This person will help to plan, organize, lead, and control projects efficiently and effectively ensuring projects run according to schedule and are meeting financial objectives.

• Assist Project Managers and the project team in effectively and proactively managing projects to ensure project success.
• Develops the Work Breakdown Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract.
• Develop, maintain, and execute project performance baselines.
• Prepare & disseminate aggregated weekly & monthly reports on cost performance, trends, forecasts and cost savings.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Assists in development of recommended recovery measures for projects behind schedule and/or over budget.
• Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans.
• Reviews schedules developed by others and advise project managers as to whether those schedules are logical, complete, and satisfy contract requirements.
• Provide support for data analysis, data validation & data mining efforts required to refine benchmarks.
• Coverage of Project Risk with management and provide status reporting.
• Support the Project Manager and project team in organizational and administrative activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of project engineer, field engineer or scheduling experience on construction projects.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong technology skills to include Microsoft Projects and Primavera.
• P6 experience is required.

Qualifications

• Innovative, motivated, organized, high-energy team player with demonstrated professional & interpersonal skills interfacing with all levels of the organization, clients & vendors.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and quickly pivot in response to evolving priorities.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong technology skills to include Microsoft Projects and Primavera.
• P6 experience is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $130,000 per year. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Opportunities for professional growth and development within the business services industry. Supportive work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Challenging and rewarding projects in the construction sector.