Lead Scheduler
Job Description
We are looking for a diligent Lead Project Scheduler to join our team. Responsibilities will include development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules. The role of a Lead Project Scheduler is to ensure that all stages of the construction process are accurately planned and executed in a timely manner. This role can sit out of Columbus, OH, Cleveland, OH, or St. Louis, MO. If sitting out of an Ohio location, there will be an expectation to travel to St. Louis once a month.
Responsibilities
- Development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules
- Supporting the project management team, including self-performed and subcontractor scopes of work
- Create high-level master schedules for projects ranging in size and complexity
- Independently or with a project team, work on developing schedules from summary level to detailed activity/resource loaded
- Work with mixed levels of operations, clients, designers, and trade partners to build out master schedules, provide critical schedule analysis, and suggest adjustments to improve the schedule outcome
- Ensure that the project schedules conform to the contract requirements and specifications
- Participate in estimating and project meetings and provide scheduling input, recommendations, and value engineering advice
- Prepare and present project schedules and narratives to clients and stakeholders
- Identify and manage potential risks and develop contingency plans to address them
- Perform Time Impact Analysis (TIA)
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration preferred or experience in lieu of degree
- 8+ years of experience in Project Scheduling, preferably in heavy civil and heavy industrial construction projects
- Proficiency in Oracle Primavera Cloud and/or Primavera P6
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior experience performing critical path, earned value, and schedule impact analysis is preferred
- Ability to work in concert with estimators, project team-members, subcontractors, engineers, contracting partners, and clients
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects concurrently
Qualifications
- Firm understanding of construction sequencing and duration
- Ability to work independently or with a project team to develop schedules ranging from summary level to detailed activity/resource loaded
- Experience working with mixed levels of operations, clients, designers, and trade partners
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Skills
- Project Scheduling
- Construction Sequencing
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Risk Management
- Contingency Planning
- Critical Path Method
- Earned Value Management
- Schedule Impact Analysis
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- 401K plan
About the Role
Kokosing is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.