Project Scheduler

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 126000 - 160000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

DPR is currently looking for a Project Scheduler who can make an impact on our Planning Scheduling & Production Planning (PSPP) Team in the San Francisco Bay Area. Planning & Scheduling will be commercial projects within our core markets: Healthcare Advanced Technology Life Sciences Higher Education and Corporate Office.

PSPP Resources (Project Scheduler) will work closely with Superintendents Project Managers Estimators Self Perform Work teams and Regional Leadership teams and will be responsible for the following:

SCHEDULING & PLANNING SKILLS

Expert in CPM scheduling theory level of detail and execution

Experienced in Oracle Primavera P6:

Creating new schedules
Updating schedules
Troubleshooting
Resource loading and/or crew logic Cost loading Variance reports etc

Strong understanding of:

Pre-construction planning design development bid / buy-out long lead procurement items construction sequences startup testing & commissioning
Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with DPR project team subcontractors designers and stakeholders to get input for sequencing and durations as it relates to overall project milestones
Develop contract (baseline) schedule and maintain monthly contract schedule updates in close coordination with superintendents and project team
Lead planning and scheduling efforts
Creatively collaborate with your project team especially superintendents to produce accurate schedule updates
Coordinate with and include subcontractor schedules
Create variance reports graphics and narratives to address potential issues or conflicts
Ability to analyze acceleration options (multiple shifts Weekday OT Weekend OT) to recommend the best cost option and offset against risks with different approaches
Ability to train other team members in planning & scheduling best practices

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Communication of schedule via tools such as schedule narratives key milestones and high-level summaries
Ability to draft quality schedule narratives respond to schedule comments and succinctly write executive summaries
Facilitate weekly schedule meetings with the owner and DPR project teams. Prepare schedule handouts & record action items
Produce look ahead schedules (e.g. 6 weeks) for weekly OAC meetings
Effectively communicate schedule issues risks conflicts and mitigation/recovery plans to the owner
Create visual references / diagrams / graphics using P6 schedule data to further describe the project plan current status and upcoming scopes of work
Ability to motivate and build trust amongst project teams during planning sessions

RISK MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Provide risk management input on key schedule milestones
Alert entire project team to potential problem areas or deviations from the plan
Assist in development of recovery plans mitigation options or delay analysis

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must also possess the following:

3 years of experience as a Scheduler preferably within DPRs Core Market projects
Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or related field; or equivalent field experience
A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
Effective problem-solving skills
A flexible detailed-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks work with diverse personalities & work styles produce quality work and consistently meet deadlines
Software skills necessary include Acumen Fuse and ACC Build

Anticipated starting pay range:

$126000.00- $160000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical dental vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology life sciences healthcare higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990 DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR youll have the chance to try new things explore unique paths and shape your future. Here we build opportunity togetherby harnessing our talents enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report Forbes Fast Company and Newsweek.

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Job DescriptionDPR is currently looking for a Project Scheduler who can make an impact on our Planning Scheduling & Production Planning (PSPP) Team in the San Francisco Bay Area. Planning & Scheduling will be commercial projects within our core markets: Healthcare Advanced Technology Life Sciences H...