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Okland Construction · 17 hours ago

Director of Scheduling

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Okland Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with a rich history and a commitment to creating remarkable experiences. The Director of Scheduling will lead the development and management of comprehensive construction schedules, oversee trade partner schedules, and mentor junior schedulers, ensuring strategic project planning and execution across the company.

Building MaterialReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the development and management of comprehensive construction schedules from engineering plans and specifications

Involve strategic oversight of trade partner schedules, weekly schedule analysis for ongoing projects, and the creation of integrated master schedules for all construction phases

Play a critical role in project phasing development, forensic schedule analysis of contract changes, and mentoring junior schedulers within the department

Define and execute a multi-year strategic roadmap for scheduling and planning in alignment with the company's 2030 growth plan

Position the company as a national leader in scheduling and project controls by developing scalable practices, best-in-class solutions, and data-informed risk tools

Lead the scheduling team to be a strategic driver of project value, not just a scheduling compliance function

Stay current with emerging scheduling and controls trends and competitive innovation in the AEC sector

Represent the firm externally at conferences, roundtables, and trainings to enhance brand perception and thought leadership

Oversee the enterprise-wide implementation of the SmartPM platform (or others as directed by company) resulting in real-time access to key risk metrics for project teams

Drive initiatives in planning, scheduling and project controls digital workflow optimization across preconstruction, operations, and field

Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Preconstruction, VDC, Scheduling and Field Ops to drive seamless digital integration and field adoption

Break down internal silos and build repeatable, data-driven workflows within scheduling team that connect planning to measurable project outcomes and on-time project delivery

Lead and develop a multi-tiered department including planners, schedulers, sr. schedulers, and scheduling managers

Lead and grow a high-performing, geographically distributed scheduling organization that supports strategic market sector-based teams while driving consistency and innovation

Standardize best practices, scheduling protocols, and training across offices and teams to ensure excellence in conceptual planning, logistics, risk metrics, and schedule execution

Partner with HR and Learning & Development to build onboarding and career development programs for scheduling team

Support training and digital upskilling across the field operations team resulting in field execution excellence in scheduling management

Takes active role in coaching and mentoring people in the scheduling department

Responsible for all recommendations to senior leadership and executing on all staffing decisions including hiring, promotions, terminations, etc. for scheduling dept

Support pursuit and proposal teams with clear, organized, accurate and scalable solutions

Provide leadership support in major project pursuits, CMAR interviews, and project startup

Collaborate with precon, project directors and business development executives to ensure client-facing proposal solutions demonstrates field-executable value

Produce master project CPM schedules from contract documents for a diverse range of projects

Maintain and oversee complex and large project schedules

Conduct what-if scenarios, project risk analysis, manpower histograms, percent complete and pure logic diagram reports, and other scheduling reports as necessary

Collaborate with trade partners to enhance commitment and feedback to the master project schedule

Interface with other project teams and trade partners to provide scheduling data for subcontract change requests, bid comparisons, new work item estimates, and resolution of potential schedule impacts and claims

Provide overall technical direction for all project schedulers, ensuring compliance with project controls, standards, and procedures

Maintain liaison with project management, clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders on all planning and scheduling-related items and functions, including reporting requirements, progress status, and new impacts

Provide on-the-job training specific to scheduling practices for on-site project management, field operations, and trade partners

Travel to remote job sites as needed

Perform additional assignments from company leadership

Ensure regular, timely, and predictable attendance

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Provide schedule information to project schedule auditors

Qualification

CPM schedulingP6 Pro SoftwareConstruction managementProject controlsConstruction cost estimationEngineering principlesInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMentoringTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred

10+ years of scheduling experience, including reading/researching blueprints, or 10+ years of experience in onsite project management or superintendent experience

Expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling theory and P6 Pro Software

Strong understanding of safety protocols in the office and on the job site

Proficiency in principles of engineering, architectural plans, and construction cost estimation

Advanced knowledge of construction logic and sequencing

Proficiency in CPM and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) fundamentals, with the ability to develop resource-loaded schedules

Strong knowledge of approved methods, materials, and devices used in general building and civil construction

Expertise in standard scheduling and reporting specifications

Proficiency in project earned value applications and assessment

In-depth knowledge of construction production rates for primary commodities in large commercial buildings, including demolition, excavation, pile driving, paving, steel construction, formwork, concrete placement, underground utilities, and tenant improvements

Strong ability to read plans and specifications and develop construction approaches with limited oversight

Ability to develop estimates and timelines from concepts and rough ideas

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and build effective working relationships and high performing teams

Ability to work under deadlines and coordinate several concurrent deadlines

Benefits

Competitive pay – weekly paychecks, salary, bonus incentives, 401(k) with employer match

Holistic benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance; Paternity leave; financial literacy resources, and an Employee Assistant Program including legal and mental health support.

Perks – tenure awards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, and paid work anniversary sabbaticals.