Scheduling Software Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Scheduler II to be a self-sufficient scheduler who independently supports multiple projects or a single complex project.

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Who are you? 

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?  

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

• Monitors multiple projects' compliance with contract specifications and Gilbane's Baseline Operations Playbook
• Assists project personnel with phasing / logistics plans
• Prepares Critical Path Method (CPM) scenarios for management consideration and incorporates final approach into a complete CPM schedule
• Evaluates schedules and updates prepared by others and makes recommendations as to their completeness, accuracy, and representation as to project status
• Communicates with Owner to assure customer satisfaction or implements corrective action when needed
• Performs schedule and delay analysis and presents recovery recommendations to management
• Ensures that project teams are aware of and properly responds to risks relative to schedule and delay
• Provides oversight and notifications to management of any concerns regarding contract notice, delay, and proper documentation of project schedules
• Participates in project pursuits and prepares fee proposals, RFP responses, presentation content, etc.
• Accurately documents schedule basis in narrative identifying critical assumptions for internal use, GMP’s and Owner documentation
• Coaches and mentors less experienced scheduling and project team employees in administrative tasks related to scheduling
• Trains others and makes presentations regarding CPM methods and concepts
• Conducts monthly schedule project audits
• Develops or assists in training Project Managers and Superintendents on how to schedule and use scheduling software to manage work in the field
• Produces project schedule narratives prior to submission to Owner on a monthly basis
• Leads regular jobsite walks with the project team
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 4-12 years relevant experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Self Sufficient in Document Control and Office software such as Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Office
• Self Sufficient in scheduling software's, including but not limited to Primavera, Microsoft Project, Touchplan, Hoylu, Netpoint etc.
• Complete understanding of scheduling principals and methodologies to include, Critical path Method, Last Planner, etc.
• Have a thorough understanding of Lean Construction Techniques

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Illinois, this ranges from $105,000 - $144,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.