Scheduler, Energy​/Power Generation

Responsibilities

• Expert in CPM scheduling theory, level of detail, and execution.
• Mastery of Oracle Primavera for updating schedules, database management, troubleshooting resource loading and/or crew logic, cost loading, variance reports, etc.
• Pre‑construction planning, design development, bid/buy‑out, long‑lead procurement items, construction sequences, startup, testing & commissioning.
• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with DPR project team, subcontractors, designers, and stakeholders to gather input for sequencing and durations related to overall project milestones.
• Develop contract (baseline) schedule and maintain monthly contract schedule updates, in close coordination with superintendents and project team.
• Lead planning and scheduling efforts.
• Creatively collaborate with your project team, especially superintendents, to produce accurate schedule updates.
• Coordinate with and include subcontractor schedules.
• Create variance reports, graphics, and narratives to forecast potential issues or conflicts.
• Ability to “VE” a schedule to its shortest responsible duration.
• Analyze acceleration options (multiple shifts, weekday OT, weekend OT) to recommend the best cost option and offset against risks with different approaches.
• Integrate the schedule and BIM model using 4D tools.
• Train other team members on planning & scheduling best practices.
• Communicate schedule via tools such as schedule narratives, key milestones, and high level summaries.
• Draft quality schedule narratives, respond to schedule comments, and succinctly write executive summaries.
• Facilitate weekly schedule meetings with the owner and DPR project teams.
• Prepare schedule handouts & record action items.
• Produce look‑ahead schedules (e.g., 6 weeks) for weekly OAC meetings.
• Effectively communicate schedule issues, risks, conflicts, and mitigation/recovery plans to the owner.
• Create visual references, diagrams or graphics using P6 schedule data to further describe the project plan, current status, and upcoming scopes of work.
• Motivate and build trust amongst project teams during planning sessions.
• Provide risk management input on key schedule milestones.
• Alert entire project team to potential problem areas or deviations from the plan.
• Assist in development of recovery plans, mitigation options, or delay analysis.

We are looking for a flexible, detail‑oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• 3+ years of experience as a Scheduler, preferably within DPR’s Core Market projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent field experience.
• A strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• A flexible, detailed‑oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work with diverse personalities & work styles, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.

This position is salaried.

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