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 & commissioningFacilitate collaborative planning sessions with DPR project team subcontractors designers and stakeholders to get input for sequencing and durations as it relates to overall project milestonesDevelop contract (baseline) schedule and maintain monthly contract schedule updates in close coordination with superintendents and project teamLead planning and scheduling effortsCreatively collaborate with your project team especially superintendents to produce accurate schedule updatesCoordinate with and include subcontractor schedulesCreate variance reports graphics and narratives to address potential issues or conflictsAbility to analyze acceleration options (multiple shifts Weekday OT Weekend OT) to recommend the best cost option and offset against risks with different approachesAbility to train other team members in planning & scheduling best practicesCOMMUNICATION SKILLS
Communication of schedule via tools such as schedule narratives key milestones and high-level summariesAbility to draft quality schedule narratives respond to schedule comments and succinctly write executive summariesFacilitate weekly schedule meetings with the owner and DPR project teams. Prepare schedule handouts & record action itemsProduce look ahead schedules (e.g. 6 weeks) for weekly OAC meetingsEffectively communicate schedule issues risks conflicts and mitigation / recovery plans to the ownerCreate visual references / diagrams / graphics using P6 schedule data to further describe the project plan current status and upcoming scopes of workAbility to motivate and build trust amongst project teams during planning sessionsRISK MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Provide risk management input on key schedule milestonesAlert entire project team to potential problem areas or deviations from the planAssist in development of recovery plans mitigation options or delay analysisGENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must also possess the following :
3 years of experience as a Scheduler preferably within DPRs Core Market projectsBachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or related field; or equivalent field experienceA strong work ethic and a can-do attitudeEffective problem-solving skillsA flexible detailed-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks work with diverse personalities & work styles produce quality work and consistently meet deadlinesSoftware skills necessary include Acumen Fuse and ACC BuildAnticipated 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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Key Skills
Primavera,Construction Experience,Project Scheduling,Primavera P6,Risk Analysis,Cost Control,Project Server,Schedule Management,Earned Value Management,Project Planning,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 126000 - 160000