CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULER

In this position, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the schedule processes and various software systems to meet Ross Group’s scheduling and planning needs while satisfying contract and customer requirements. 

In this role you will…

• Upon contract award, create a project schedule template in the appropriate software platform for the project team to build a schedule.
• During the bidding process, create a project schedule template in the appropriate software platform for the project team to build a Proposal schedule if required.
• Perform initial computer and user set up of new employees to allow for the use of the required schedule software platform.
• Maintain the resource list associated with Ross Group project server.
• Ensure the project team has the appropriate training and software to develop the schedule.
• Review the proposal, preliminary and initial schedules for compliance with RG requirements and contract requirements.  Advise and assist Operations if changes are needed.
• Ensure all schedules are properly cost and resource loaded.
• Maintain baseline schedule for each project.
• Interface with Operations to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems. 
• Contribute to the development of working schedules for Estimating, prior to proposal date, which sufficiently illustrate the sequence of work activities and contract time.
• Assist Marketing in reviewing proposal schedules as needed.
• Assist Operations with creation of the necessary schedule software program files for preliminary, initial, and pay application schedules, in accordance with Ross Group standards and contract requirements.
• Assist Operations with the control and management of in progress project schedules. 
• Serve as technical advisor for any schedule process or software related problems.
• Assist Project Managers in creating short-term schedules or fragnets, monitor such schedules to determine impact on master schedule, and help in formulating actions to correct scheduling problems.
• Manage and evaluate current schedule performance.
• Provide information and advice as needed on the content, modification, or presentation of project schedules.
• Identify scheduling software training needs among employees and provide training when necessary; remain current on the advancements in scheduling software.
• Be responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
• Encourage the professional growth of each project team through ongoing training program development and open dialog with team members.
• Maintain scheduling reports to track the progress of all active projects and be able to present this information in bi-weekly Scheduling meetings.

As the ideal candidate you…

• Have previous schedule management experience.
• Have working knowledge of Primavera and Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize and communicate with internal and external customers/ stakeholders. 
• Have proven successful project history.  (Cost, Customer Service, Quality, Safety and Schedule)
• Work as employment necessitates.
• Must be able to legally work in the United States

Expectations in this role include…

• Dependability in meeting attendance guidelines and taking responsibility for actions.
• Taking independent actions and calculated risks while asking for help when needed.
• Exhibiting appropriate level of job knowledge based on years of relative work experience and uses resources effectively.
• Making timely decisions using sound and accurate judgment while keeping appropriate people informed in the decision process.
• Working well in group problem solving situations.
• Identifying problems, gather and analyze information skillfully and make appropriate recommendations.
• Communicating effectively and professionally both verbally and in written documents.
• Prioritizing and organize work activities while utilizing efficient time management skills in meeting deadlines and staying on schedule with projects.
• Meeting established goals while demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality of work.
• Effectively managing staff through ensuring appropriate staffing, providing formal and informal evaluations/feedback, addressing employee issues when warranted and providing appropriate training and mentoring.

You are physically able to…

• Operate a computer, telephone and other commonly used business-related items.
• Handle rapidly changing priorities to accomplish project goals.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Travel for short periods of time with sufficient notice.

Status:                                    Exempt

Reports to:                             CEO

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