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Turner Construction Company · 3 months ago

Traveling Scheduling Manager - MSG - Data Centers

Saint Louis, MO, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Turner Construction Company is a leader in the construction industry, specializing in critical facilities and data centers. They are seeking a Traveling Scheduling Manager to oversee the scheduling team and ensure the successful management of project schedules across various construction projects.

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Responsibilities

Conduct scheduling activities while leading, managing, and supervising project scheduling activities of Scheduling group (e.g., Scheduling Engineers, project staff, or consultants) assigned to scheduling function on one or more construction projects of varying size and complexity throughout Business Unit (BU)

Perform Scheduling activities including monitoring, tracking progress, and preparing summary and detail level schedules

Develop full Critical Path Method (CPM) logic-generated baseline schedules for projects

Communicate project execution plan, monitor performance against original baseline schedule and previous month’s forecasts, and promote early identification and mitigation of risks

Develop construction schedule throughout all project phases, including RFP/Project Launch through Substantial Completion/Final Turnover

Collaborate with project departments (e.g., Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, Construction) to prepare detailed schedules

Collaborate with VDC to integrate BIM, 4D models, and logistics planning

Integrate LPS (Last Planner System) methodology into construction project schedule

Perform monthly progress updates complete with narrative and create target comparison and periodic look-ahead schedules

Develop and update cost and/or resource loaded schedules

Conduct project schedule reviews with project leadership and provide Scheduling Dashboard statistics at Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) or other sessions (e.g., Pull Plan Sessions, Trade contractor meetings)

Participate in Business Development (BD) and BU marketing activities for proposal presentations and activities as related to project scheduling and provide scheduling contract language and related documentation

Provide support and training of scheduling software and planning and scheduling techniques to project and office employees

Guide Scheduling group to facilitate and implement consistent application and adherence to company and Turner ‘Scheduling Playbook’ policies, practices, and procedures

Develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders to promote value of scheduling and communication of overall project plan

Engage with clients as Planning and Scheduling SME (subject matter expert) to educate and influence expectations for Planning and Scheduling standards, and best practices to satisfy owner standards and other requirements

Conduct project site progress walks to capture progress, review and verify with project team, and update schedule accordingly

Challenge project team based on previous, current, and future schedule data for As Built vs. Planned progress to ensure logical construction sequencing

Perform audits of project schedules using diagnostic and comparison software to validate health and quality of schedule, Last Planner System integration, and review risk/gap analysis of scheduling function across projects. Provide feedback to Scheduling group to mature scheduling practices

Implement and educate Scheduling group to use advanced techniques (e.g., weather conditions, TIAs (Time Impact Analysis), cost and resource loading) to identify potential schedule risks and delays

As required, provide historical schedule information to defend against or initiate a claim

Qualification

Scheduling CertificationOracle Primavera P6Construction Project EngineeringCritical Path Method (CPM)Gap AnalysisLean ConstructionAnalysis SkillsJudgmentProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field, with minimum of 8 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Large construction project experience (>$100m)

Scheduling Certification desired (e.g., Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE), Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP))

Experience in construction project engineering and supervisory positions

Knowledgeable of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and Trade practices

Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to build schedules

Proficient use of scheduling software applications (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6)

Proficient use of scheduling diagnostic and comparison tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Change Inspector)

Advanced experience conducting gap analysis and managing scheduling risks

Advanced knowledge of estimates for project schedule development

Familiar with earned value concepts and using construction resources to validate productivity and durations

Ability to develop metrics and track results

Strong analysis, critical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills

Experience implementing continuous improvement methods and tools (e.g., lean construction, Takt)

Company

Turner Construction Company

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Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.

Founded in 1902

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.turnerconstruction.com

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