Scheduler at DPR GP — Abilene, TX

Job Description

DPR is currently looking for a Project Scheduler. Scheduling will be of commercial projects within our core markets: Healthcare, Advanced Technology, Life Sciences, Higher Education and Corporate Office. Schedulers will work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators and Regional Leadership teams and will be responsible for the following:

• Expert in CPM scheduling theory, level of detail, and execution.
• Mastery of Oracle Primavera
• Updating schedules
• Database management
• Troubleshooting
• Resource loading and/or crew logic, Cost loading, Variance reports, etc.
• Pre-construction planning, design development, bid / buy-out, long lead procurement items, construction sequences, startup, testing & commissioning.
• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with DPR project team, subcontractors, designers, and stakeholders to get input for sequencing and durations, as it relates to overall project milestones
• Develop contract (baseline) schedule and maintain monthly contract schedule updates, in close coordination with superintendents and project team
• Lead planning and scheduling efforts
• Creatively collaborate with your project team, especially superintendents, to produce accurate schedule updates
• Coordinate with and include subcontractor schedules.
• Create variance reports, graphics, and narratives to forecast potential issues or conflicts
• Ability to “VE” a schedule to its shortest responsible duration
• Ability to analyze acceleration options (multiple shifts, Weekday OT, Weekend OT) to recommend the best cost option and offset against risks with different approaches
• Ability to integrate the schedule and BIM model using 4D tools
• Ability to train other team members on planning & scheduling best practices
• Communication of schedule via tools such as schedule narratives, key milestones, and high level summaries. - Ability to draft quality schedule narratives, respond to schedule comments, and succinctly write executive summaries
• Facilitate weekly schedule meetings with the owner and DPR project teams
• Prepare schedule handouts & record action items
• Produce look ahead schedules (e.g., 6 weeks) for weekly OAC meetings
• Effectively communicate schedule issues, risks, conflicts, and mitigation/recovery plans to the owner
• Create visual references / diagrams / graphics using P6 schedule data to further describe the project plan, current status, and upcoming scopes of work
• Ability to motivate and build trust amongst project teams during planning sessions
• Provide risk management input on key schedule milestones.
• Alert entire project team to potential problem areas or deviations from the plan. Assist in development of recovery plans, mitigation options, or delay analysis.

Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• 3+ years of experience as a Scheduler, preferably within DPR’s Core Market projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent field experience.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• A flexible, detailed-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work with diverse personalities & work styles, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.
• This position is salaried.

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, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by 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.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.