Facilities Planning and Construction Scheduler
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A facilities planning and construction scheduler develops maintains and updates project timelines to ensure construction and renovation projects are completed efficiently.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project schedules: Create comprehensive detailed schedules that outline all phases of a construction or renovation project from inception to completion.
- Create and interpret project documents: Review construction drawings specifications and project plans to ensure the schedule aligns with the project scope.
- Identify critical paths and dependencies: Analyze task sequences using the Critical Path Method (CPM) to identify key activities and potential bottlenecks that could delay the project.
- Monitor progress: Track project progress against the baseline schedule perform regular updates based on field reports and analyze variances.
- Analyze and mitigate delays: Identify potential scheduling risks early such as material shortages or unexpected weather. Develop mitigation and recovery strategies to keep the project on track.
- Manage resources: Coordinate and allocate resources including labor equipment and materials to ensure they are available when needed.
- Communicate with stakeholders: Provide regular reports and updates to project managers architects subcontractors and clients. Host meetings to align all parties on project timelines.
- Perform claims analysis: Assist in analyzing and documenting delays for potential claims or disputes.
- Integrate with other project controls: Coordinate with cost estimation budget management and reporting systems to ensure seamless project execution.
Key skills and qualifications
- Technical skills:
- Proficiency with scheduling software like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is essential.
- Deep understanding of scheduling methodologies including the Critical Path Method (CPM).
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
- Experience with University and Higher Ed scheduling.
- Experience:
- Experience in a construction or project management-related field is necessary.
- Previous experience in construction scheduling preferably on large-scale or multi-phase projects is often required.
- Soft skills:
- Strong organizational skills: Essential for managing complex projects with many moving parts.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities: The ability to anticipate problems and adapt to changes is crucial for a smooth project flow.
- Excellent communication skills: Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders from on-site crews to executives.
- Adaptability: Necessary for navigating shifting priorities and unexpected delays common in the construction industry.
- Education and certifications:
- A bachelors degree in construction management engineering or a related field is typically required.
- Certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) can enhance credibility and job prospects.
Key Skills
- Employee Orientation
- Operational Risk Management
- Primavera
- Computer Skills
- Primavera P6
- Medical office experience
- Medical Terminology
- Schedule Management
- Production Planning
- Microsoft Project
- Medical Scheduling
- Phone Etiquette
