Company Overview
At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.
Job Summary
The Project Scheduler plays a vital role in a construction project, helping to manage both time and resources to ensure work is completed on time. Their primary responsibility is to prepare and monitor Project Schedules for our large-scaled, highly sophisticated, multifaceted projects as well as contributing to internal scheduling process development improving its efficiency.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop and/or assist in developing logic linked construction schedules for large-scale projects.
- Prepare and/or assist in preparing and developing new project schedules within the company, improving the overall performance of each project.
- Prepare high-level RFP schedules based on the scheduling requirements in the proposal.
- Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule.
- Produce project schedule related reports for the project teams (schedule progress reports, Critical path, Overall Schedule, Near-Term, etc.).
- Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist project teams in developing recovery plans.
- Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.
- Verify schedule integrity and evaluate logic and float paths.
- Make recommendations to manage float and (re)sequence activities (if required) to achieve project milestone dates and interim target completion dates.
- At the completion of the project, develop and record the project’s historical schedule information and lessons learned‚ for future use.
- Work with the entire Scheduling team on making the existing Scheduling process more efficient and effective. Work with the scheduling team on adding new features to it.
Qualifications and Skills
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Scheduling, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field is a plus, OR possess at least seven years of related experience
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of modern planning and scheduling principals, methodologies, techniques and tools
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and flexibility
- Strong can-do attitude and flexibility to pivot in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of construction processes and technologies is preferred.
Computer Systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of scheduling software (Powerproject (Asta) or Primavera P6 is preferred)
Salary Information
- To the extent that this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range is $100,000-$150,000. This range encompasses ALL levels of construction scheduler.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in scheduling, engineering, construction management, or a related field
- At least seven years of related experience if lacking the listed degree
- Expertise in modern planning and scheduling principles, methodologies, techniques, and tools
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of construction processes and technologies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of scheduling software; Powerproject (Asta) or Primavera P6 preferred
What We Do
JRM Construction Management is a leading general contracting and construction management firm with over 18 years of experience, headquartered in New York City and operating across the US.
