Scheduling Engineer

Job Description:

The primary responsibility of the Scheduling Engineer is to prepare and manage the master project plan within one or more jobsites, including but not limited to schedule analysis, variance reporting, resource loading, and cost loading. 

A successful Scheduling Engineer works closely with project leads to create a schedule for all components and phases of the project with a clear critical path to ensure timely project completion. They proactively collaborate and communicate with project team members and leaders to understand, manage, and mitigate risks to schedule, budget, or quality. These may include performing analysis of acceleration options (multiple shifts, weekday OT, weekend OT) to recommend the best approach to mitigate delays or produce schedule efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead scheduling sessions with the Fortis Project Team, Client Project Teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Actively participate in weekly pull planning sessions.  Ensure that pull plan schedules align with the master schedule.
• Conduct site walks daily or as needed to accurately understand current stage of construction in relation to the plan.
• Create and manage master schedule using Primavera P6 like schedule software’s and Microsoft Office Suite
• Actively participate with all project resources and communicate needs effectively when capturing inputs, outputs, and requirements for the plan.
• Process and incorporate delay claims and time extension requests with various methods of schedule analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to address and resolve schedule discrepancies using risk management strategies

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of methods of construction and project execution.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, and develop schedules for varied projects and programs.
• Ability to understand how complicated systems (mechanical / electrical, etc…) operate to properly sequence detailed activities and to creatively re-sequence a schedule when issues arise.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in working with P6 Primavera and in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 2 - 7 years of experience as a Scheduling Engineer or related construction based role
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

The above description is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements for the performance of this job; it is not to be construed as a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. All jobs require behaviors consistent with our Core Values and Culture. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations could be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, absent undue hardship. Fortis Construction, Inc. rese­rves the right to revise the job description at any time.

Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories.  It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.