Scheduling Manager

Job Description:

The primary responsibility of the Scheduling Manager is to direct, oversee, and manage the processes, activities, and expectations for the overall competency of project scheduling. This includes creation of best practices, tools, and templates for use by other project leaders and schedulers. The Scheduling Manager may also prepare and manage the master project plan for one or more job-sites, including but not limited to schedule analysis, variance reporting, resource loading, and cost loading.

A successful Scheduling Manager works closely with project stakeholders to understand scheduling scope and complexity to assist the scheduler in choosing the right tools and templates for the project. They manage the activities of one or more schedulers, including completion of employee evaluations and development plans. The Scheduling Manager provides support and training in the use of project and scheduling software to office and jobsite team members. The Scheduling Manager also participates as needed in creating a schedule for all components and phases of a project with a clear critical path to ensure timely project completion. In this capacity, they proactively collaborate and communicate with project team members and leaders to understand, manage, and mitigate risks to schedule, budget, or quality. These may include analysis of acceleration options (multiple shifts, weekday OT, weekend OT) to recommend the best option and offsetting against risks with different approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling sessions with the Fortis Project Team, Client Project Teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders

• Actively participate in all project schedule reviews as required

• Conduct site walks daily or as needed to accurately understand current stage of construction in relation to the plan

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, and develop schedules for varied projects and programs

• Perform monthly progress updates and create target comparison and periodic look-ahead schedules. Monitor and track progress at detailed and summary level

• Develop and periodically update cost and/or resource loaded schedules

• Understand risk management strategies and collaborate with team to address and resolve discrepancies

• Further develop the department regarding implementing the scheduling process for the enterprise, utilizing the highest level of scheduling procedures and methods

• Develop training curriculum to reflect employee feedback and technology changes

• Perform quarterly audits of project teams with respect to scheduling

• Track department costs as they relate to time and material allocation to support projects needs

• Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Demonstrated knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction scheduling, large project experience required

• 2+ years of management experience

• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite. Primavera experience preferred.

• Must possess a valid drivers license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance to Fortis policy.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a professional office environment. Role is stationary, often standing or sitting for long periods of time, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing is required. May occasionally push, pull or lift up to 25 lbs.

Travel Requirements

All Fortis positions require some level of driving.

The above description is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements for the performance of this job; it is not to be construed as a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. All jobs require behaviors consistent with our Core Values and Culture. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations could be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, absent undue hardship. Fortis Construction, Inc. rese­rves the right to revise the job description at any time.

RQ-0399 Scheduling Manager (Open)

Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories.  It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.