Virtual Scheduling Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA

Location: This role may be based out of any Turner Construction U.S. office located within the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones with the opportunity for remote work.

Position Description: Develop schedules for large or multiple smaller construction projects with more complex scheduling activities. Revise and review project schedule with project team and monitor and track progress against defined schedule.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Develop thorough understanding of work breakdown structure and its importance for large or multiple smaller construction projects with more complex scheduling activities
• Reference 'Scheduling Playbook' to understand and adhere to company and Scheduling policies, practices, procedures, and activities.
• Develop relationships with project stakeholders for communication of overall project plan and to support project
  performance and promote value of scheduling.
• Collaborate with project team (e.g., Engineer and Superintendent) to confirm Contract Item List (CIL), develop Required On Job (ROJ) dates for schedule, and review Procurement Schedule to track and assess subcontractor commitments.
• Collaborate with project team to develop project schedule based on Critical Path Method (CPM) logic-generated baseline
  schedules using scheduling software.
• Review and recommend decisions related to performance of work regarding scheduling, delivery, logistics, and Trade
  staffing levels.
• Study schedule deliverables prior to publication or distribution. Ask challenging questions regarding schedule content to
  enhance accuracy of schedule.
• Collaborate with project departments (e.g., Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, Construction) to prepare detailed
  schedules.
• Engage with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team to align and coordinate schedules and models.
• Define project schedule metrics and monitor and track critical path activities to achieve predicted forecasted end-date.
• Contribute information required to update project schedule dashboard.
• Create target comparison models and look-ahead schedules to provide progress updates, present findings, and explain risks to project stakeholders, and create recovery strategies to support project adherence to schedule.
• Challenge project team based on previous, current, and future schedule data for As Built vs. Planned progress.
• Review Pull Plan and revise schedule accordingly and incorporate Last Planner System into schedule.
• Collaborate with project team to identify events and change order management and track schedule impacts in the project schedule to develop project schedule time impact analysis.
• Occasional travel and project site progress walks may be required as directed by the Turner project site team.
• Generate scheduling reports and summaries based on client requests or needs. Provide monthly scheduling progress for
  Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) or other project review sessions.
• Provide support and guidance to other schedulers within the Turner Technical Services (TTS) team to develop proficiency in using scheduling software and understanding construction sequencing, means, and methodology.
• Collaborate with and participate in Business Development (BD) and Marketing teams to develop and prepare proposal
  scheduling activities and related materials.
• Develop and update cost and/or resource loaded schedules as requested.
• Apply continuous improvement methodology to daily tasks and

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or
  related field, with minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Large construction project experience (>$50m)
• Experience in construction positions (e.g., Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, or related)
• Proficient use of scheduling software applications (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6)
• Knowledge of scheduling comparison tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse, SmartPM)
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and Trade practices
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to develop project schedule
• Knowledge of procurement/bid packaging scope breakdown to support project schedule development
• Familiar with earned value concepts and using construction resources to validate productivity and durations
• Ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines
• Process and analytical skills to make decisions
• Highly organized with attention to detail, and able to quickly develop understanding of requirements
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills to develop relationships with project team members and stakeholders to
  acquire information and discern impact to schedule
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, able to present information clearly to non-technical audiences
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaborative tools
• Occasional travel as required by the project

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000. Actual compensation packages within that range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.