Scheduler - Power Engineering

Scheduler - Kiewit Power Engineering

Location:

Lenexa, KS, US

We are seeking engineering schedulers to serve multiple markets in our power division. This is an opportunity to make a big impact on the organization as we enter these new markets to ensure we have the best-in-class scheduling program and a strong innovative scheduling team.

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,000 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets.

Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction. Develop resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the projects.

Develop schedule logic and constraints, realistic activity durations and available manpower and resources. Assess the impact of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates. Apply engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts to develop and maintain critic path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.

Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems. Ability to analyze, evaluate and forecast current status against an established baseline schedule and train other schedulers on that process. Interface with clients, attend regular meetings and give schedule health reports.

BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. At least 2 years of scheduling experience preferably in engineering or construction. Proficiency with computers and software including Microsoft Office products and Primavera P6. Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn about, various project controls software, such as in Eight Suite, etc. Ability to travel periodically. Ability to translate complex engineering processes into project schedules.

Highly motivated, with a passion for excellence and taking initiative. Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time. Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity. Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.

Regular, reliable attendance. Work productively and meet deadlines timely. Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.