Planning & Lean Scheduling Manager

Position Overview

As a Senior Construction Scheduler for Kiewit’s Building Group, you will be considered the lead scheduler on our large-scale vertical projects; current assignment is on upcoming Project Health (NExT Phase 1), a replacement hospital project in Omaha, NE. As a subject matter expert in this field, you will perform planning and scheduling activities on large and small construction projects within the building market. This hands-on role will give you the opportunity to directly impact scheduling outcomes, from estimate through project completions, over a broad range of projects. Kiewit integrates project controls functions such as budget, costs, manpower tracking, and project progress within our schedules, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with various project and company teams. This person will also be tasked with daily/monthly report generation for executive management. By directing the planning, creation, monitoring, and maintenance of projects’ progress, you will prepare and analyze reports, develop alternative solutions, and be a key team member in driving successful project completions.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes in vertical construction, we build medical/healthcare facilities, office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, transportation terminals, government buildings, science and technology facilities, retail and special-use facilities, and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Our capabilities include all facets of construction and engineering including general contracting, construction management, integrated project delivery (IPD) design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development.

Location

This position will be based out of Omaha, NE at our project site office.

Relocation available for non-local candidates. 

Responsibilities

•  Develop fully 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 project.
• Complete and provide oversight to the following scheduling methods; Last Planner, Pull Planning, TAKT Planning, utilizing vPlanner.
  • Developing TAKT Plans for multiple scopes of work.
• Develop and maintain schedule logic and constraints, realistic activity durations, available manpower, and resources based on industry and company standards.
• Provide scheduling analysis for delays and impacts (Time Impact Analysis) to identify and mitigate project risks and assist with change management procedures.
• Assist in the management of internal controls including implementing new process controls, measuring project performance, reporting on project status, and ensuring the integrity and validity of internally and externally disseminated information.
• Gain and apply knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction terminology to develop and maintain critic path logic networks and accumulate/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.
• Collaborate effectively with various project teams, field personnel, and clients to create accurate reports and achieve goals.
• Attend regular in-person meetings and give regular reporting.
  • Working in Big Rooms to create Pull Plans and creating activity tags for multiple subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in engineering, construction management, data management, business, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in scheduling, project controls, office/field engineering, or other focused positions within the construction industry.
• Professional certifications, such as Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), is encouraged.
• Expertise with Primavera (P6) scheduling.
  • Developing detailed WBS with logic ties, cost loading activities, resource loading activities, time impact Analysis
• Expertise with scheduling methods in Last Planner \ Pull Planning \ TAKT Planning \ vPlanner (software) is highly preferred but not required.
• Professional experience working under the IPD/IFOA contract model is highly preferred but not required.
• Ability to proactively collaborate with different project teams and personnel to gather data and meet project goals.
• Must be computer proficient and be able to adapt to new programs, innovations, and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills are needed to prepare and assist with preparation of baseline narratives, monthly updates, and TIA’s.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, effective time management, strong attention to detail, and good organizational skills.

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