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SCHEDULER JOB DESCRIPTION

Division/Department: Construction Reports to: Director of Construction Job Code:
Job Classification: Exempt

Updated: 08/30/2019

AIS Infrastructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.*

BASIC FUNCTION

The Scheduler is responsible for coordinating with the project management team to develop and maintain cost loaded schedules for each project under contract. Scheduler will be responsible for updating schedules on a weekly basis and meeting (in person or via phone) with each project team to discuss upcoming deadlines and planned work. Scheduler shall also be responsible for working with the Pre- Construction department in preparing initial project schedules for specific estimates prior to bid submission.

RESPONSIBILITIES & GENERAL JOB DUTIES

  • Develop/maintain cost loaded, and resource loaded, schedules, in Primavera P6 for all projects
  • Responsible to update schedules weekly
  • Meet with project managers/production team on a weekly basis to develop 2-week look ahead
  • Work with pre-construction in preparing schedules for major bids prior to bid due dates
  • Develop, establish, and maintain all phases of the planning & scheduling effort for all projects
  • Produce planning & scheduling deliverables including preparation of schedules, tracking of actual

    work against schedules, performing variance analysis studies, updating of weekly schedule

  • Complete, forecasting, and reporting this information to Project Management Team
  • Performance of project control duties will be conducted utilizing latest Primavera scheduling

    software

  • Any milestone dates that are anticipated to be missed according to the schedule or impacts to the

    critical path must be communicated to the Project Management Team and Director of Construction.

    COMMUNICATIONS AND COORDINATION

    • Complete timely and accurate reports on projects in accordance with corporate policies.
    • Ensure effective communications within the project executive manager, clients, engineers, etc.
    • Facilitate resolution of any problems and conflicts both within the Project Team and with

      customers.

    • Communicate with customer on project’s progress to ensure all customer goals are met.

      ADDITIONAL DUTIES

      • Additional duties and assignments, as deemed necessary by Senior Project Manager and Executive Management.
      • Work closely with Business Development to perform the following: a. Manage, maintain and retain current clients.
        b. Identify potential clients or business opportunities.
        c. Find and evaluate potential projects.

• Work closely with Preconstruction Department to perform the following: a. Assist in making go/no-go decisions to pursue projects.
b. Develop estimates and pricing for potential projects.
c. Buyout of subcontractors and vendors.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

  • This position requires working in the internal and external environment.
  • The duties of this position are typically performed in an office setting with normal ranges of temperature and a moderate to high level of office background noise. The majority of duties are

    performed while sitting at a desk.

  • Communication typically occurs through face-to-face interaction, as well as via e-mail, telephone

    and written correspondence. This job also requires the ability to use other office equipment such

    as copier, fax machine, etc.

  • Weekly travel to meetings at project sites other company office sites or client locations.
  • Constantly work in a team environment, effectively and efficiently achieving goals, improving

    processes and resolving problems.

  • This position requires a flexible work schedule; night and/or weekends may be required.

    EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

    • Minimum 10 years of experience as Scheduler with experience on heavy civil projects required
    • Experience with United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects a plus
    • Ability to read drawings and specifications required
    • Extensive computer experience (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook). 5 + years planning & scheduling

      experience in engineering and construction management using Primavera software

    • Excellent Communication (oral and writing) skills.
    • Good “working-knowledge” of building and civil construction planning
    • Planner Skills
    • Ability to listen
    • Ability to multitask in various areas and be able to communicate well.
    • Organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Knowledge of different computer programs or at least the ability to learn new software.
    • Communication, verbal and written.
    • Judgment is also an important skill to have, not only for handling situations but also for making

      decisions across many departments.

    • Ability to plan

      PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

      • Requires considerable concentration and focus. It is subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and workload.
      • Normal concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort.
      • Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.
      • Normal complexity of decision making.
      • Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance

        and speed into account. Note: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential

        functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

      • Normal physical strength to handle routine lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects,

        such as computers and peripherals.

 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SIGNATURES

This job description has been approved by all levels of management: Manager____________________________________________________

HR_________________________________________________________

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

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