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F.A. Wilhelm Construction – Project Controls and Scheduling Engineer

Empowering People to Build What Matters- That is our mission and our legacy.

Our nearly 100 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream.  Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships, insisting on making a Positive Community Impact, with Safety Always, all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality. 

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community.  We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years.  Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Project Controls and Scheduling Engineer.    Is that you?   If so, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

A Wilhelm Project Controls and Scheduling Engineer is responsible for the planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and analysis of either a single major project or a portfolio of several smaller projects. By utilizing and understanding the policies, methods, and procedures of Project Controls Best Practices this position will contribute to the completion of a project on time, on budget, and a quality that meets or exceeds Wilhelm and the customer's expectations, helping to ensure the company's success and establishment of a loyal customer.

Working with the project team, the Project Controls Group will lead the effort of generating the baseline schedule in P6 as well as setting up the resource / cost loading of the schedule when required by the customer

Essential functions include but are not limited to...

• Develop, monitor, and update integrated project plans and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible as well as monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the developing alternate methods for corrective action.
• 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 and analyze change orders for schedule impacts.
• Perform jobsite walks to verify physical progress of scheduled activities.
• Work closely with various disciplines in project teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the schedules produced without compromising your independence as a planning engineer so you're in a position to advise project management on issues requiring judgment.
• Candidate will need to balance multiple projects that will likely be executed in multiple locations and by multiple contractors. Candidate must be flexible and able to balance / prioritize multiple priorities. 
• Provide interface and quality assurance to Project functional groups and contractors regarding the tracking and reporting of schedule performance.

The successful candidate possesses:

• Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication is a must
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors 
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines 
• Attention to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Knowledge of Project Controls processes and best practices a plus.
• *Ability to read and understand construction drawings is a must*
• Ability to sequence a construction project in regard to the hierarchy of MEP systems are installed in the field
• Ability to build a schedule from beginning using construction drawings, renderings, and/or one / single line diagrams
• *Willingness to provide examples of previous projects the candidate has solely scheduled and discuss the how and why the schedule was setup in such manner*

Minimum Requirements:

• Accredited four (4) year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or other related field
• 1 - 5 years relevant work experience in the construction industry
• Basic working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Proficient with usage of scheduling/document management databases (e.g., P6, Procore)
• Advanced knowledge of all general construction methods including but not limited to concrete, ironwork, masonry, etc.
• Due to varied conditions, workers must know the hazards and safety requirements of each job and must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies for every situation.   

Key Attributes

• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership
• Collaborator
• Integrity
• Organized and systematic
• Proactive problem solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellence

F.A. Wilhelm offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work.  Working at F.A Wilhelm, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. 
• Basic life insurance and short-term & long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm.
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• A generous PTO bank.