Position Overview As a Project Controls/Scheduling Manager you will play a key role in the development and maintenance of project schedules utilizing company/district standards and scheduling techniques. This hands-on role will give you the opportunity to directly impact the scheduling capabilities over a broad range of projects in various stages of development. By analyzing and monitoring the project's critical path, you'll prepare reports, develop alternative solutions, and drive successful project completion.
District Overview Cherne Contracting is one of Kiewit's oldest districts. Founded in 1916. Cherne is a valuable part of Kiewit and is well known for safety and quality of execution in amazing projects within the oil, gas and chemical sectors. Alone and with other Kiewit districts through internal joint ventures, Cherne not only provides challenges but the stability and career development opportunities expected in a world-class multi-billion-dollar organization.
Location This position is based in Lenexa, KS; supporting a project in WI. This position requires travel.
Responsibilities
Overall accountability for the performance of the scheduling department
Develop and maintain a department staffing plan. Ensure all projects have qualified schedulers support.
Mentor, develop, and train schedule team.
Develop and prepare progress reports for each assigned project
Read and interpret construction drawings, job specifications and contracts
Identify and report on variations in the schedule in a timely manner
Lead project teams through proper setup and maintenance of schedules
Evaluate project risk using the Earned Value Management system.
Resource and cost load the construction CPM schedule
Maintain careful documentation of all schedule submittals so that any requests for time adjustments can be accurately measured
Assist in bid schedule creation per client requirements
Lead the development of baseline CPM construction schedules
Oversee monthly schedule updates and develop what-if schedules
Perform or assist with forward looking Time Impact Analysis following contract requirements or industry recommended practices
Coordinate and assist in the development of project schedule narratives
Assess impacts to the critical path and near critical path work sequences
Provide schedule metric analysis
Communicates findings to project team
Walk and review work on project sites
Interface with clients, owners, and representatives
Qualifications
10+ years' construction scheduling experience, including three years of proven leadership experience directing scheduling function. Working within the data center setting is highly desirable.
Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering preferred. Technical training or related experience will also be considered.
Proficient in developing and analyzing schedules in Primavera P6
Ability to travel to project locations
Open to change and new information, able to adapt to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles preferred.
Strong attention to detail; ability to recognize discrepancies preferred
Basic legal principles as they relate to scheduling preferred
Proficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Suite and Primavera P6
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team.
Knowledge of reporting tools such as Power BI, Excel etc
Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.