Software Developer Contract Jobs in Defiance, OH

As a Senior Scheduler, you will work closely with engineering and construction teams to develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive project schedules. This role is responsible for building, updating, and analyzing engineering and construction schedules as milestones are achieved, scope changes occur, or new deliverables are added.
The Senior Scheduler provides accurate, timely schedule updates to key project stakeholders, ensuring visibility into project progress, critical path activities, and potential risks. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction leadership to support effective planning, forecasting, and execution across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force.  Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America. We offer integrated engineering, procurement, construction and startup service needs, specializing in gas and coal-fired power generation, coal retrofit and renewable energy. 

The position is based out of Homer City, PA and is required to sit on the project site. Relocation is provided. 

 Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction 
    Develop schedule logic and constraints, realistic activity durations and available manpower and resources.
    Assess the impact(s) of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates.
    Apply knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction terminology, work processes, and concepts to develop and maintain critic path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.
    Provide guidance, direction and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems including time impact analysis. May interface with clients, attend regular meetings and give statistical reports.
    Prepare standard progress reports for each assigned project
    Read and interpret construction drawings and job specifications
    Confirm project status; identify and report on variations in the schedule in a timely manner
    Coordinate the development, maintenance, and review of discipline and project schedules
    Upload original and updated resources to reflect current status
    Maintain careful documentation of all schedule submittals and related facts, so that any requests for time adjustments can be measured against the accepted schedule in place at the time any delays or changes were experienced.
    Coordinate with project team to develop revision or recovery schedules as needed
    Prepare written narratives for all schedule submittals
    Track the contract document requirements for schedule adherence, as well as change orders and contract amendments
    Interpret performance curve data and forecast productivity; provide manpower information for forecasting
    Assist in bid schedule creation per client requirements
    Interface with clients, owners and representatives 

    8+ years' construction scheduling experience, including three years of proven leadership experience directing scheduling functions for other lower level schedulers.  Construction scheduling experience is required.  
    Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units
    Working knowledge of standard cost control methods utilized in the execution of various types of project (EPC, Joint Venture, Lump Sum, time and Material, Maintenance)
    Proficiency in various project controls software such as Excel, Primavera (P6), and other company-specific software
    Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related discipline preferred. Technical training or related experience will also be considered.

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