Pharma​/Biopharma Senior Scheduler

Role Summary

The Senior Scheduler will complete most complex activities to prepare project schedules for projects of all sizes and provide team leadership. This position will help to mentor and train less experienced co-workers and operations employees. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making:
  Makes most decisions and consults with supervisor as needed.
• Career Path:
  Planning & Scheduling Manager

SCHEDULER FAMILY - CORE

• Prepares, builds and updates project schedules collaboratively with the project team.
• Performs schedule reviews to ensure effective and efficient best practices for scheduling are utilized. Diplomatically communicates review comments to the project team.
• Participates in all phases of the construction planning & scheduling process, including the creation of proposal schedules, baseline schedule and ongoing schedule updates.
• Utilizes working knowledge of JE Dunn scheduling software.
• Assists with and performs training for JE Dunn operations. Assists with training content and course preparation for training delivered by the group.
• Assists with the development of best practices for JE Dunn planning and scheduling efforts.
• Visits job sites regularly to review job status and applies construction sequencing knowledge to accurately update the project schedule for assigned projects.
• May attend project related meetings and/or jobsite-specific meetings where emphasis on schedule is discussed.
• Supports Lean and Pull Planning sessions by ensuring CPM schedule is aligned with pull plan results.
• Supports the preparation of a variety of reports as required for assigned projects.
• Adds resource loading and cost loading, when required, to schedules collaboratively created with the project teams.
• Provides planning and scheduling support to operations, marketing and other IPS functions as directed.
• Understands that market and regional information are a part of project schedules such as: seasonal weather patterns, materials markets, labor forces and other factors that may impact each project schedule.
• Participates in pursuit opportunities with business development and the project team.

SENIOR SCHEDULER

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Develops and facilitates planning and scheduling training programs for internal team members including content creation and implementation planning.
• Leads project teams in assessing sequencing and methods of construction, project delays and impacts, alternate work plans, and recovery schedules.
• Leads planning and scheduling group best practice and process development efforts.
• Develops and maintains a library of standard project schedule templates for internal use as a starting point.
• Participates in pursuit opportunities, including interviews and external client meetings during the pursuit phase.
• Supports project teams to coordinate with trade partners' schedule issues and recovery schedules.
• Participates and provides feedback in job pre-planning meetings, post construction meetings, and monthly project status review meetings.
• Mentors, manages and coaches a direct report (if applicable).

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written - Advanced
• Proficiency in MS Office - Advanced
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications - Advanced
• Ability to recognize, during job site visits, where there are schedule sequencing areas of concern and where sequencing improvements can occur - Advanced
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management regarding commercial construction project types and delivery methods
• Knowledge of scheduling software and implementation
• Knowledge of most types of construction projects and delivery methods - Advanced
• Knowledge of work activity sequencing, activity durations, scheduling concepts and best practices, with the ability to communicate opportunities for improvement - Advanced
• Proficiency in scheduling software - Advanced
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy - Intermediate
• Ability to maintain or exceed required reimbursability and ensure direct reports can do the same
• Ability to effectively deal with Change Management delays and claims (compensable and non-compensable, excusable and non-excusable, etc.)
• Ability to lead and facilitate Pull Planning sessions, as required by project support needs
• Ability to provide performance management feedback and complete evaluations
• Ability to import schedules into JE Dunn's standard scheduling software
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with team members
• Ability to effectively collaborate as a team, both internally and externally

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• 5+ years…