Scheduling Engineer - Traveling

Responsibilities

• Assist and grow regional field teams with use of scheduling tools that is consistent with Ryan’s scheduling standard practices (Fundamentals, Ryan Process, MS Project software usage).
• Periodically assist project teams during the project proposal stage by creating and/or reviewing schedules.
• Ensure project teams are updating project schedules accurately and frequently.
• Assist Construction Operations with developing and monitoring monthly project schedule health reports.
• Assist with and/or facilitate “Pull Planning” sessions in regional offices or jobsite locations.
• Facilitate collaborative preconstruction planning sessions with Ryan project teams, subcontractors, designers, and stakeholders to get input for sequencing, manpower and durations, as it relates to overall project milestones.
• Initiate and/or facilitate “peer review” sessions on complex or high-profile projects as determined by Director of Scheduling or the SVP of Field Operations.
• Capture and analyze completed project schedule data to assist Data Analytics team with fostering an environment of “continuous improvement”.
• Provide periodic and relevant information for internal communication (i.e. company intranet, training sessions or department meetings).
• Remain current with new developments in the construction industry as it pertains to scheduling and communicate them to team members.
• Ability to travel to all regions or specific projects throughout the year (up to 50%).
• Ability to walk jobsites and assess project progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience within the construction industry with a minimum of 5 years in planning and scheduling of construction projects.
• Demonstrable understanding of field operations and building construction techniques.
• Thorough understanding of planning and scheduling principles and techniques.
• Highly fluent with MS Project.
• Knowledgeable with Primavera (P6) or 4D scheduling software a plus.
• Familiar with the DCMA 14-point schedule health assessment.
• Understanding of Lean Construction and Last Planner System.
• Basic understanding of schedule delay analysis methods.
• Ability to listen, understand and assist with resolving scheduling related problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in individual or group situations.
• Demonstrates leadership – effective in leading group or individual toward Ryan standard practices.
• Initiative – must be a self-starter and complete tasks with little supervision, take a pro-active approach and develop new and innovative solutions.
• Ability to train, mentor, motivate and communicate effectively with others.
• Positive attitude, disciplined work ethic and the ability to turn thoughts into action.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with Developers, Designers, Pre-Construction, Project Managers and Field Managers.
• Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations.