Scheduling Manager - Construction

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Denver, CO

1d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Weitz Company is currently seeking a Scheduling Manager to be located in Denver, CO. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

A college degree in a construction-related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
8 years of construction project management, project scheduling or cost controls experience is required
LEAN principles experience and ability to apply principles is desirable. OSHA 30 preferred, or the willingness to obtain upon hire.
Independent judgment, ability to multi-task, decision making, organizational skills, self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills, conflict resolution, problem-solving, effective internal and external communication, project management, team leadership, tact, adaptability and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Scheduler.
Proficiency with operating systems and basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Asta, P6, Procore, JDE, and Outlook.
Employee must have the ability to learn other specific software. Training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

LEAN principles experience and ability to apply principles is desirable.
OSHA 30 preferred, or the willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor compliance with project scheduling, quality control (if applicable) and reporting requirements
Create, monitor and manage project financials and cost reporting
Ensure project schedule is updated weekly; identify and address long lead items; discuss with project leadership as needed
Review schedule updates and status, cost updates and cost projections with project teams
Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope; coordinate and communicate with applicable project team members
Collaborate with project team to implement and monitor compliance of project quality control plan and related programs, if applicable
Assess and monitor established workflows and/or systems to ensure maximum utilization across platforms; identify and initiate process enhancements
Lead regular project meetings
Assist with preconstruction efforts (i.e. create preliminary schedule, detect constructability issues)
Partner with project team to implement and execute project goals
Foster and maintain working relationships with all personnel involved in the construction process; initiate third party relationships when opportunities arise
Identify and approve value engineering and scope reduction opportunities within delegated authority
Perform other duties as assigned
Some business travel is required.