Project Scheduler

Sierra Staffing Group is seeking a qualified Project Scheduler for a Construction Management Services company in the Sparks, NV Area on a temporary/temp-to-hire basis. Candidates MUST HAVE experience with Primavera P6 Scheduling Software to be considered! Please see below the full job description for the Project Scheduler:

SUMMARY:

The Project Scheduler will serve in the Preconstruction Department and develop detailed project schedules for multiple projects inclusive of design, procurement, construction, close-out, equipment installation, and commissioning activities. The Project Scheduler is required to understand and apply procurement and construction concepts, execution, and associated relationships while developing critical path logic. The review of baseline and in-progress schedules will be required, while collaborating and providing recommendations and reviews with the project team.

The Project Scheduler will create Cost and Resource Loaded scheduling, gather data, validate and incorporate it into the project schedule, analyze schedule impacts and recommend corrective action to be taken in order to mitigate/avoid cost and schedule overruns. Preparation of scheduling/update analysis reporting, including project indicators on a regular basis to the project teams. This position will also provide input to Virtual Construction processes within our projects with respect to scheduling and how it relates to the building model.

Pre-construction support may also include scope writing, pre-construction meeting walkthroughs, and post-bid interviews. Research will be necessary occasionally on new clients and other unique project requirements.

The ability to effectively collaborate and work well in a team environment is vital to succeeding in this role, as is having strong customer-facing skills for meeting with stakeholders and conducting schedule reviews. This position reports to the Planning & Estimating Specialist. The Project Scheduler also has substantial interaction and takes direction from the Director of Safety Planning & Construction Technology and CSO. This is a full time FLSA exempt position. This position requires 40 work hours per week with the ability to work more if required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pre-Construction Activities

• Understand customer specific requirements and assist in preparing pre-construction analysis during project Design & Development.  
• Assess that project objectives, both short and long term, are being met.
• Develop work breakdown structures
• Creates and updates project schedules, phasing plans, and site logistics.
• Develop and/or incorporate schedule information from vendors with master program schedule.
• Provide detailed analysis of project schedules, from project inception, through completion.
• Create schedule fragments for change or multiple scenarios.
• Perform time impact analysis, and track changes that affect the schedule.
• Develops scope documents for bidding phase
• Conduct early design review and constructability analysis.
• Provides training to execution team on project schedule management

Construction Activities

• Collect, input, validate and analyze progress in the master schedule.
• Provide impact analysis of schedule changes, identify schedule variances and opportunities and proactively develop mitigation strategies for the Project Management team.
• Creates and monitors project submittal logs (as required).

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

• Must have a degree in Civil and Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or related field.
• Construction project scheduling experience or similar position: 2 years
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (outlook, word, excel, MS Project, power point etc.)
• Must be familiar with construction concepts and ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Self-motivated team player with mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly articulate ideas both verbally and in written communication. • Demonstrate ability to be productive, positive and proactive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to see the overall requirements of client satisfaction without losing sight of details.
• Demonstrated experience in Project Planning
• Proficient in cost, manpower and equipment resource loaded schedule
• Proficient in gathering, maintaining, reporting and analyzing schedule data
• Strong time management and communication skills