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SUMMARY:
The primary duties of the Construction Planner/Scheduler are to be responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining project timelines to ensure construction, facilities, fire life safety, capital improvement, and other assigned projects are completed efficiently and on time throughout the entire portfolio. The job requires special knowledge, training and/or experience in construction of commercial or multi-residential buildings and ancillary improvements, specifically for multi-resident apartments and project management. It requires the customary and regular exercise of discretion and independent judgment on matters of importance to the business to accomplish the timely completion of the project, in accordance with Company standards of excellence. This position is also responsible for helping to ensure proper permitting of the project and developing and maintaining excellent City Staff relationships to facilitate the permitting and inspection process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Construction Planner/Scheduler's duties and other job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, construction, facilities, fire life safety, and capital improvement teams to monitor progress, adjust plans as necessary, and communicate timeline changes to management
• Coordinate project timelines with management and teams by managing workload distribution to ensure that construction, facilities, fire life safety, capital improvement, and other assigned projects are completed on time and within budget
• Analyze schedules for cost and resource efficiency
• Produce progress reports and forecasts
• Break large jobs down into phases of development
• Use Microsoft Projects and other project management tools to plan timeframes
• Work with estimators to calculate the resources needed for a project and meet with contractors and suppliers

• Focus on risk management to spot potential issues early like late material deliveries or labor shortages to keep the job on track

• Additional duties as may be assigned by Vice President

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations are available, upon request, to assist qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• College degree in business, construction management or related field, preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years related experience and/or training in residential and/or multi-family construction builder preferred.
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite/Microsoft Projects.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and/ or move up to 20 pounds. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, or otherwise move about the property, units, and rooftop, squat, open doors, climb/ descend stairs.
• At times, may require prolonged movement about the construction site.
• Regularly performs computer work, and operates general office equipment (computer, phones, fax machine, copier or scanner) and does filing.
COMMUNICATIONS:
• Must be able to communicate effectively (orally and written) in a professional manner on a regular basis with management and co-workers within the company as well as residents and outside vendors. Works well as part of a team. Follows instructions and responds to management's direction. Takes constructive criticism and uses it as a learning tool.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no supervisory responsibility.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY:
• Is reliable and consistently at work and on time; willing to travel, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
TRAVEL
• Travel may be required within the Southern California and Arizona Region.
OTHER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE
• An energetic, positive, ethical and enthusiastic leader with strong people management skills. Effective communicator, trainer and motivator. Inspires trust, respect and loyal team relationships.
• Understands business objectives (focus on profitability, quality, professionalism, efficiency and effective use of time), and is results driven. Develops practical strategies to achieve business objectives. Makes sound business decisions.
• Excels in a fast paced, dynamic environment; ability to adapt to changing priorities; remains organized and focused under pressure; able to meet deadlines.
• Calmly and effectively manages conflict, difficult and/or emotional situations; focusing on resolving issues and achieving an effective solution, rather than on blame.
• General understanding of company's policies and laws applicable to the conduct of business; follows and enforces such policies and laws.
• Works independently with little or only general supervision.
• Is accountable for the responsibilities of the position; accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner.
• Ability to plan, budget, schedule staff and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Treats others with respect; shows sensitivity to and respect for cultural differences; supports diverse workforce and helps to ensure a workplace and living community free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion with regard to sensitive proprietary and confidential information of Company, residents, and customers.
Pay range: $38.27-$67.12/hr
GC Service Corp is an equal opportunity employer, veterans and disabled.