Project Scheduler

About the role

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in various markets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently interprets and reads detailed construction drawings (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, etc.) and develops a clear understanding of work scope.
• Reviews Contractor P6 initial Baseline Construction Schedules and identifies any missing scope, missing logic or milestones, analyzes the critical path, reviews the required cost loading, and provides written technical schedule review comments based on structured review templates.
• Reviews multiple Contractor P6 Monthly schedule updates and provides written schedule review comments documenting milestone schedule slippage, critical path activity slippage, and provides overall schedule analysis based on structured review templates.
• Performs Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on contractor schedule submittals for compliance with the contract.
• Creates Earned Value Curves based on EVA template guidelines.
• Maintains and monitors monthly construction progress and assists in identifying problem areas and helps address schedule impacts to look for opportunities to advance the schedule.
• Analyzes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from P6 Primavera Schedules and Excel Earned Value Curves based on structured templates.
• Produces Contract Variance reports with root causes and mitigation schedules, investigates schedule recovery, and recommends actions.
• Develops or reviews Suggested Preliminary Construction Schedules based on available Plans and Specifications.
• Performs schedule Time Impact Analysis using the method of Windows Analysis while incorporating contemporaneous and/or forensic schedule parameters in a detailed write-up.
• Determines if work is in or out of scope by reading contract drawings and understands terms and conditions of the contract to determine if any compensable or non-compensable time extensions have merit.
• Communicates effectively with the project team regarding any schedule/progress-related issues or concerns during regular schedule meetings.
• Prepares reports as needed and directed by Senior Management.
• Visits construction sites and attends meetings, as needed, and checks the Contractor’s monthly schedule progress.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or any related field OR
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in any course, but with additional two (2) years of experience in Construction Scheduling to compensate for the required education.
• Six (6) years full-time paid professional experience in Construction Scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor, preferably in an educational facility or public works projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera Latest Version (P6 v19) and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff.
• Understanding of theories, principles, and practices of cost engineering, scheduling, and schedule forensics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP), and employee referral program.

How to Apply

If you're interested in working for Vanir, please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact Email: careers@vanir.com Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations. We Participate in E-Verify.