Scheduling Manager

Hoffman Construction is seeking a Project Scheduling Manager. This individual will be an integral member of the on-site Scheduling Department, providing essential support throughout the lifecycle of a hyper-scaled data center construction project. Reporting to the Scheduling Department Scheduling Manager, the role will work closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams to manage day-to-day site activities, and to analyze project progress. The Scheduling Manager plays a critical leadership role, preparing presentations, bi-weekly progress narratives, and schedules to communicate across multiple scopes in a complex mission-critical environment. The position requires experience in managing and anticipates challenges and proactively resolve coordination issues in the field.  This position will be fully at the project site near Childress, TX.

Salary Range: $110,000- $140,000 + Incentives & per diem

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Lead the project team through the schedule development process from project initiation to closeout.
• Facilitate schedule meetings, including superintendent planning, weekly work planning, and team schedule reviews.
• Build schedule detail based on construction drawings and models with input from the project team.
• Collect and input status updates.
• Observe (walk) the jobsite to verify field progress.
• Identify changes to the project schedule and notify the project team of impacts to critical path activities.
• Ensure technical schedule integrity is maintained.
• Produce and distribute weekly schedules, forecasts, and reports.
• Analyze schedule variances, apportion delays, and support closure of time disputes.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to the project team on scheduling and schedule updates.
• Bi-weekly meetings with scheduling team members to discuss any scheduling team needs, requests for time off, and career development opportunities for direct reports with suggested training. 

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education 

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent degree/certification and/or equivalent related work experience in data management required. 
• Educational background in materials and methods of construction.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ construction project scheduling experience is required.

• Extensive experience of large industrial and hi-tech fabrication projects preferred.

   

Position Related Skills

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams) and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of all aspects of construction.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: workday is combination of standing, walking and sitting. 
• Must be able to climb stairs: 5% of the day.  
• Hands/Arms: constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use.  
• Sight: visual acuity in near, mid, and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.  
• Hearing: sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone. 
• Speech: sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone.
• Lift/Carry: Up to 20lbs. Computer/drawings - minimal.
• Bending/Twisting: minimal.  
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: minimal.  
• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.  
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.  
• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine the best method to accomplish desired results.  
• Must be able to plan and organize work.  
• Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers.