Regional Scheduling Manager - Golden Valley, United States - Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Description

We build trust among our communities and our people by cultivating the right team for every job. We are committed to fostering a creative and collaborative culture with a focus on career growth and balance in the workplace.

AP has diligently built a strong foundation of expertise, experience and exceptional results. We continually invest in our talented team by providing the latest tools, technologies and training necessary to stay ahead of the curve. We set our employees up for long-term success through mentorship opportunities and professional growth and advancement for every person in every role.

We recognize the contributions of our team members with unique experiences and capabilities and strive to establish a work environment that maximizes our collective potential. Going beyond the build for our employees lays a strong foundation for success across AP. We commit to a balanced, value-centered work environment for meaningful projects, careers and talent.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction, one of the nation's top contractors, is recruiting for an experienced Regional Scheduling Manager for our Midwest Region based out of Golden Valley.

This position will lead the project scheduling activities across a region using a consultative approach. Engage in extensive collaboration with all aspects of the project teams to establish scheduling standards, work products, project timelines, performance indicators, risk management and recovery strategies resulting in accurate and achievable scheduling expectations across all projects in a region.

Because safety is paramount to AP and embedded into everything we do, all team members are responsible for working safely within our Incident and Injury Free culture.

Key Accountabilities of the role include:

1. Act as a consultant to project leadership teams to ensure appropriate and effective scheduling activities throughout the duration of the project

• Provide guidance, tutelage and coaching on the development and maintenance of project schedules and the associated planning utilized during all phases of the project.
• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with the project team, sub-contractors, designers and stakeholders as needed to get input regarding sequencing and durations as it relates to overall project timelines
• Advise project leadership on developing the baseline project schedule and maintenance of monthly schedule updates and written narratives
• Provide guidance and expertise to support coordinating efforts with subcontractors to ensure project schedules are up to date and meet project timelines
• Advise and support the project team on effective field communication between owner's representative, design teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Integrate the schedule into the working model using tools such as 4D Building Information Modeling and coordinating with Virtual Design Construction Departments
• Assist and advice on the VE of schedules to achieve the shortest possible project duration

1. Develop and implement standard scheduling practices, standards and tools across the region that provide the ability to update, maintain and report on the progress of projects, this could include: graphics, narratives and other materials required to present an accurate and up to date view of the status of the project from a scheduling perspective

• Coach and mentor project team on techniques to forecast potential conflicts and other roadblocks and how to report to project team in a manner that provides opportunity to proactively address issues
• Analyze acceleration options to make recommendations for best cost solutions, analyze risks associated with various approaches
• Coach and advise on procurement planning and coordination of materials and services associated with overall project delivery.
• Development metric and reporting tools and standards, institute a reporting protocol to meet the needs of regional leadership as well as external stakeholders

1. Participate with various regional functions to ensure all aspects of scheduling are accurate and appropriate for the situation.

• Provide input during pursuit of work during and preconstruction phases
• Review schedules from a risk mitigation standpoint and during contract negotiations

1. Develop and lead a training initiative intended to teach and maintain the skills needed to a high standard of consistency and accuracy across all scheduling activities to meet regional strategic objectives
   • Assess scheduling abilities in current team members and develop and deliver a training curriculum to meet individual and regional needs.
   • Develop and deliver training curriculum for all newly hired or promoted team members who will have scheduling as an accountability
   • Maintain high standards and competency in scheduling through ongoing and just in time training as needed
2. Other responsibilities as assigned by regional leadership.

Requirements:

1. History of progressively more responsible construction scheduling experience and proven results including:
   • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field and 8+ years of experience in construction scheduling or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
   • Combined history of both field and office experience in delivering project scheduling
   • Excellent computer skills and the use of project control tools, software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Prolog, Microsoft Project, P6
   • Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply CPM scheduling theory focusing on detail and execution
2. Ability to travel to project work.
3. Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
4. Experience cultivating an active network of relationships, driving collaboration and alignment, relating well to colleagues and connecting with employees at all levels.
5. Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) in order to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
6. This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

Adolfson & Peterson Construction's (AP) ability to adapt and innovate has driven our success for more than 75 years. We are consistently ranked among the top construction managers and general contractors in the nation while maintaining one of the safest records in the industry. We bring positive and measurable change to the communities where we live, work and build. And we invest in new processes and technology to be operationally excellent and remain at the forefront of the ever-changing industry.

We have been committed to quality, innovation, safety and strong relationships since our beginning in 1946. AP offers preconstruction, construction and contracting services to commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, municipal, data center, and senior living markets with offices across Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas, and Wyoming. We employ more than 650 team members who strive for excellence and embody loyalty, trust and genuine love for what they do.

We go beyond the build for our communities and our people.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer