Pharma​/Biopharma Senior Scheduler

Pharma/Biopharma Senior Scheduler

Location:

Raleigh, NC, US, 27607

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.

Makes most decisions and consults with supervisor as needed. Career Path:
Planning & Scheduling Manager

• 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.

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

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