Scheduler

Job Description

At McAlvain, we are looking for specific talent that fits within our culture.

We have a set of standards for all positions within the organization. First and foremost, we’re interested in the qualities of an individual with a secondary focus on technical skills, education, experience, etc. While we acknowledge that a candidate must be qualified for a position they are applying for, we strongly encourage all applicants to also consider the qualities described below prior to applying for a position with us. Finding the ‘right’ fit for our team is of utmost importance. Any candidate we invite to join our team will be challenged to elevate their potential, personally and professionally, and will be a proactive and involved participant in the continued growth of our organization.

- People that demonstrate humility and are aware of how they interact within teams. People who stand out while taking interest in others, not attempting to be the center of attention, and are happy sharing team successes. We are looking for people who are emotionally intelligent, understand dynamic team relationships, and enjoy collaborating on challenging endeavors.

- People who display grit and resilience and can withstand high pressure situations, have crucial conversations, will stand-up to adversity and stay strong and focused under pressure. People who convert challenges into opportunities.

- People who have a passion for growth and outwardly share positivity and optimism.

- People who are honest and ethical in all circumstances. People who have a clear conscience and are trustworthy with their families, friends, colleagues, and clients.

- People who are driven, self-motivated, eager and enjoy taking ownership of situations. People who understand their why and their purpose and use it to energize their experiences. People who are dependable, disciplined and drive tasks to completion timely and consistently.

- People who are team players and are dedicated to the mission. People who are willing to take accountability and responsibility. Would you thrive on Jocko Willink’s team?

If this is you, let’s take the next step…

Scheduler Experience/Training Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a construction environment.

Critical Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in the use of modern planning and scheduling principals, methodologies, techniques and tools

• Proficiency using Primavera version 6, Suretrack, and Microsoft Project

• Certification by AACE or PMI in planning/scheduling is preferred, but not required

• Experience with planning controls systems, automation, GAMP, Emerson & Delta V would be a plus

• Clear written and verbal communications

• Good time management skills

• Ability to multi task and work on multiple projects simultaneously including manage priorities of multiple managers

• Excellent attention to detail

• Work well in a team environment

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

· Develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible.

· Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for approval by project teams.

· Assess impacts to the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team.

· Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the developing alternate methods for corrective action.

· Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts and schedule analysis on a periodic basis.

· Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.

· Assure credibility of the information contained in the schedule.

· Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule.

· Analyze schedules from A/E firms, Vendors and General Contractors.

· Verify schedule integrity and evaluate logic and float paths.

· Evaluate activity sequences for constructability.

· Make recommendations to manage float and sequence activities, if required, to achieve project milestone dates and interim target completion dates.

· Analyze change orders for schedule impacts.

· Resource load schedules as required by the project team.

· Perform job-site walks to verify physical progress of scheduled activities.

· Facilitate project scheduling meetings and/or interactive planning meetings as required by the project team.

· Participate in project meetings at the discretion of the project manager.

· Participate in departmental staff meetings.

· Comply with departmental scheduling practices and procedures.

· At the completion of the project, develop and record the project’s historical schedule information and lessons learned for future use.

Full-time