Project Scheduler - Mission Critical Construction

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.

The Weitz Company is currently seeking talented Project Schedulers (various levels) to be located on a hyperscale data center in Cedar Rapids, IA. Join our team to work on a cutting-edge 420+ megawatt hyperscale data center, shaping the future with state-of-the-art technology, top industry experts, and unparalleled career growth opportunities!

The Scheduler will develop integrated project schedules, coordinate and integrate project schedule input from project managers and guide the baseline, update and time impact process throughout the project lifecycle. The position will require the ability to analyze subcontractor developed construction schedules and ensure consistent development of construction schedules according to sound industry practices.

What You'll Do Every Day:

• Manage and direct the corporate schedule effort to industry standards.
• Provide training, tools and guidance for the corporate scheduling effort toward proven industry practices.
• Responsible for bid/proposal schedules, baseline schedules, schedule updates and time impact analysis. Must understand complex schedule issues and coordinate the appropriate personnel to obtain and validate schedule information.
• Must maintain master schedules for project tasks including preparation, updating, revising, maintaining, coordinating and communicating project schedules to team members, management and the client.
• Interfaces with clients, attends regular construction meetings, and provides statistical reports.
• Provides project and company management with the necessary tools for project schedule control.
• Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.
• Analyzes, evaluates, forecasts, and reports schedule status against an established baseline.
• Collects and reports progress, evaluates schedule variances, develops work-arounds plans, and coordinates resolution of variances.
• Develops and maintains and established system to show the hierarchy of schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Some business travel is required.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 8 years of related work experience as a Project Manager with scheduling responsibilities.
  • Data center experience is preferred
  
  
  
  
• Skills:
  
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  
  
• Technology:
  
  
  
  • Proficiency with operating systems and basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Asta, P6, Last Planner System and Outlook.
  • Training will be provided.
  
  
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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