Construction Scheduler

Chicago, IL 60601

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Construction Management Job Number: ND3772887826 Compensation: $125000-165000 / year

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Scheduler
Location: Remote - 100% travel 
Job Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $150k-$160k/yr (includes per diem, vehicle allowance, and paid housing)
Must-Have: Data Center Experience

Summary: The Senior Project Scheduler will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules and various baselines, ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and ongoing analysis of network logic. This role requires cost and resource loading on all project schedules, with a focus on generating reports and managing cash flows. All employees are expected to adhere to the company's code of ethics and protect its assets.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Periodic Progress Updates: Conduct updates for schedules in progress by gathering necessary data from various sources, such as Project Managers, Superintendents, Owners' Representatives, and subcontractors. All update data must be approved by the Project Manager before being incorporated into the schedule.
  • Schedule Baseline Maintenance: Maintain project schedule baselines according to company policy and any additional contractual requirements.
  • Performance Reporting: Generate project-specific performance reports as well as standard company reports, including Critical Activities Reports, Baseline Deviation Reports, Earned Value Performance Index Reports, and Project Cash Flow Reports.
  • Cost and Resource Loading: Ensure all schedules are loaded with cost and resource data, including project staff metrics and general conditions. Updates may be required during the periodic progress update process.
  • Network Logic Analysis and Validation: Perform ongoing analysis and validation of network logic to ensure it aligns with project team intent and standard guidelines. Remove unnecessary dependencies that could affect total float calculations and project criticality.
  • Monthly Schedule Reporting: Assist in preparing required monthly schedule reports and contribute to drafting the Monthly Schedule Narrative.
  • Schedule Development: Collaboratively develop schedules from scratch for both proposals and active construction projects.

Requirements:
  • A four-year degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
  • Proven experience with the Primavera P-6 scheduling management system.
  • Preferably, experience in project management for a general contractor.
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook, with a willingness to continually update skills.
  • Familiarity with BIM and its application to scheduling and sequencing is a plus.

Meet Your Recruiter

Ally Boushley

Ally Boushley is a seasoned Technical Recruiter specializing in the Commercial Division, boasting a remarkable 8-year career in the dynamic realm of recruitment. Ally's passion for matchmaking candidates with the perfect roles and her knack for uncovering rare talents make her a respected figure in the talent acquisition landscape.

As a Technical Recruiter, Ally's profound understanding of industry intricacies within the Commercial Division allows her to excel in her craft. Her expertise bridges the gap between candidates and clients and positions her as a strategic partner in shaping their success stories.

Ally's true joy in recruiting comes from her ability to be a talent matchmaker. She revels in the thrill of finding elusive "purple squirrel" candidates with rare and exceptional skills that perfectly align with niche job requirements. Exploring new industries, discovering unique companies, and learning about diverse skill sets fuels her passion. For Ally, knowledge is power, and she actively seeks opportunities to expand her understanding of the ever-evolving recruitment landscape.

Her advice to job seekers is simple yet profound: Always take the interview. Ally understands that every interview holds the potential to lead to unexpected opportunities or connections that can positively change one's career trajectory. She encourages candidates to approach each interview as a valuable learning experience and a chance to meet influential individuals who may shape their future.

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