Scheduling Manager - Estimating Proposals - Kiewit Power Constructors

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Estimate Scheduling Group, managing 2–3 schedulers to ensure high quality schedule development and execution while fostering a strong sense of ownership and pride in the team’s work.
• Support the District Scheduling Manager in preparing and maintaining Level 2 Proposal Schedules for assigned projects.
• Utilize Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques to guarantee estimates include appropriate scope, calendars, milestones, and any specific requirements outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP).
• Collaborate with the Estimating Department, Proposal Project Manager, and Engineering Manager to deliver accurate Level 2 Schedules, ensuring a proper CPM Longest Path analysis, resource loading, and development of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) histograms.
• Lead the application of ALICE optimization technology during Baseline (Level 3) Schedule Development to enhance project planning and execution.
• Continuously maintain and improve Schedule Benchmark Tools, including Milestones Comparables and Schedule Velocity metrics, to support ongoing schedule performance assessment.
• Serve as a working lead, providing hands‑on support for larger or more complex estimates.
• Support the review and analysis of the EPC Level 3 Baseline to confirm consistency with the estimate‑developed plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in project scheduling, preferably in power generation or infrastructure construction.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6).
• Experience with proposal development and RFP analysis a plus.

Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Work overtime and weekends as required
• May work at various different locations

Benefits

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.