Project Scheduler (Mission Critical)
Clark Construction Group · McLean, VA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Lead planning and scheduling efforts on multiple high-impact projects while contributing to corporate initiatives such as training development, data analytics, trend identification, and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Understand and implement accepted Planning & Scheduling Best Practices.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and statements of work to prepare and accept usable Baseline schedules for construction.
- Monitor multiple project schedules developed and updated by Operations staff; provide guidance as necessary.
- Interact with the Operations team and represent Clark and its partners to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives.
- Support the development of conceptual bid and proposal schedules with executive management; present to selection committees if required.
- Utilize analytics to identify and report on project trends.
- Effectively cost and manpower load schedules for use during project execution.
- Evaluate actual construction status relative to the proposed plan.
- Analyze and communicate the impact of changes to the schedule.
- Prepare Time Impact Analyses per recommended practices by commonly accepted standards.
- Travel to project sites.
- Develop and deliver specialized Planning, Scheduling, and other Project Controls training for Clark Corporate University.
- Critique, create, and recommend improvements to departmental policies and procedures.
- Be responsible for special projects and other departmental duties as necessary.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.
- 3+ years of scheduling experience on commercial construction projects.
- Proven success implementing strategic initiatives.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
- Skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with owners, subcontractors, senior leaders, and project teams.
- High degree of initiative, personal responsibility, and integrity.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera (P6) software.
- Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People/Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes.
Work Environment
- Active, hands-on role requiring frequent movement, including navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
- Physically demanding: full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching; frequent lifting and carrying of materials up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
- Desk time in the office may require prolonged periods of sitting for computer work, document review, and meetings.
- Significant time spent on active construction sites: adaptable to all weather conditions, moderate to loud noise levels, elevated or confined work areas, and moving mechanical equipment.
- Time spent in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels.
- Expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.
Culture
- High-performance, demanding environment; candidates should be energized by challenge and thrive under pressure.
- Significant commitment required, including flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines.
- Occasional need to respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.
- Expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required.
A pre-employment drug "fitness for duty" screening and random quarterly drug tests are required.