Job Description

Lead Scheduler - Kiewit Power Constructors

Location: Homer City, PA, US Pittsburgh, PA, US

Position Overview

As a Lead Scheduler, you will get the opportunity to work closely with construction and engineering operations as you develop engineering and construction schedules. You will be responsible for building and updating schedules as various milestones and project deliverables are completed or added to the scope of work, while also providing updates to key project team members on the progress of projects and connecting with the client. You will also lead a small team of schedulers on a project site.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America.

Location

This District has a home office in Lenexa, Kansas but leads work all over North America. This specific position must report to the project site in Homer City, PA.

Responsibilities

Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction

Develop resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the projects

Develop schedule logic and constraints, realistic activity durations and available manpower and resources

Assess the impact of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates

Apply engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts to develop and maintain critic path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting

Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems. Interface with clients, attend regular meetings and give schedule health reports.

Qualifications

Proficiency with computers and software including Microsoft Office products

Experience in Heavy Industrial Scheduling preferred

Experience managing teams of schedulers on an integrated schedule.

Experience in Delay Claims and Change Orders

Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn about, various project controls software, such as inEight Suite, Primavera P6, etc.

Ability to travel and/or relocate as needed

Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments

Highly motivated, with a passion for excellence and taking initiative

Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives

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 full-time 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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