McGough Construction
Senior Construction Schedule Manager
Odessa, TX 79760
McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.
SENIOR CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE MANAGER
The Senior Construction Scheduler will primarily be responsible for developing and maintaining schedules for commercial construction projects. McGough uses critical path scheduling along with our Last Planner System to track and maintain progress. The Senior Construction Scheduler will be responsible to attend weekly meetings to review and update progress, review subcontractors weekly work plans and update the overall project tracking tools. The position will also lead pull planning meetings periodically, to create specific work plans for each scheduled milestone along the critical path.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Bachelor's degree in construction-related field or 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education.
10+ years of construction & scheduling experience
Working knowledge of 4D visual planning methodologies
Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and project delivery methods.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of cost and resource loaded schedules and claims avoidance and resolution techniques
Competence in Primavera P6
With a Bachelor's Degree must have 24 months of experience or without a Bachelor's Degree mush have 6 years of experience with each of the following:
(1) C onstruction or engineering project scheduling to include interfacing with owner review task meetings and materials procurement scheduling
(2) S chedule construction projects independently and without oversight and involve maintaining and updating schedules
(3) U se knowledge of construction plans and engineering specifications, codes, and standards;
(4) R eading, reviewing, and interpreting construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts/general conditions, at all levels of design to identify scheduling issues; and
(5) W orking with the scheduling and project management software program Primavera P6.
Preferred:
Master's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
15+ years of construction & scheduling experience
Experience with federal projects and government scheduling protocols (if applicable)
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) or other project controls tools
OSHA 10/30 certification or familiarity with safety practices
Skills:
Strong collaboration and verbal and written communication skills with the ability to function as an integral team member, working under time constraints and meeting deadlines in a changing environment
Basic knowledge of cost and resource loaded schedules
Basic knowledge of claims avoidance and resolution techniques
Results-oriented to ensure delivery of accurate, complete, and timely products and services
Thorough and detail-oriented
Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, computer skills, including Excel
Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
Embodies personal integrity and keeps confidences
View every interaction as an opportunity to add value and enhance relationships
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand and implement accepted Planning & Scheduling best practices
Lead the planning effort alongside Project Manager and McGough Schedule Department. Collaborate and make recommendations to project management team in planning the work, including developing Work-Breakdown Structure (WBS), durations, and sequencing the work (hard restraints and soft restraints)
Analyze drawings, specifications, and construction related documents in preparation and acceptance of usable Baseline schedules for construction
Monitor project schedules being developed and updated by Operations staff and provide support and guidance as necessary
Interact with the Operations team and represent McGough Construction in the best manner to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives
Support the development of conceptual bid and proposal schedules with Operations staff and present to selection committees if required
Utilize analytics to identify and report on project trends and support with risk mitigation
Effectively cost and manpower load schedules for use during the execution of the project
Prepare reporting from schedules including EVA analysis, integration of cost and schedule
Evaluate the actual construction status relative to proposed plan
Analyze and communicate the impact of potential and actual changes to the schedule
Prepare Time Impact Analyses per recommended practices by commonly accepted standards
Assist project teams to develop "what if" scenarios to explore alternate sequencing, document, mitigate or avoid schedule delays
Develop detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6
Interact with project teams to define scope of work to develop and update detailed schedules
Coordination with non-construction processes i.e. submittals, design and permitting progress
Work with our Last Planner team and project teams to gather weekly work plans from subcontractors and update weekly work plans
Participate in weekly subcontractor meetings on various projects
Identify and track project constraints
Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas
Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend work-around
Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough way
Responsible for special projects and other departmental duties as necessary
OFFICE AND TRAVEL
Required to work at the project in West Texas, there is potential for a hybrid schedule once trained.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car). The employee must be able to lift up to 20 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.
The role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Email: HR@mcgough.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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