Traveling Construction Project Scheduler

The Dilling Group provides industrial solutions with exceptional value. We provide services focused on Heavy Industrial Customers for Design Build and Plan Spec construction projects.

A Scheduling Professional has the responsibility to initiate, monitor, and maintain large construction project schedules. Communicate project impacts with the project team and customers. Compile monthly forecasting reports within a division. Forecast job cost and manpower for several projects based on the current project tracking they are performing. This position requires an individual with strong problem-solving skills and decision-making skills. They must be able to work with multiple diverse teams and independently with minimal supervision.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

• Create, monitor, and maintain Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project schedules.

• Monitor and communicate the change in sequencing of large project schedules.

• Monitor and communicate the extension or acceleration of large project schedule durations.

• Coordinate and facilitate weekly project update meetings

• Design project controls system to help increase efficiency throughout the enterprise.

• Assist and monitor project documentation (Change Orders, Equipment Arrival Dates, etc.) throughout a project timeline.

• Perform Lessons Learned Reviews and project feedback upon completion of a project.

• Develop best practice procedures that increase field operations efficiency resulting in company cost savings.

• Perform other related duties on special projects as assigned.

• Performs work that aligns and follows company standards and policies.

Education, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications  

• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Three or more years of related experience in project controls, cost scheduling, and project planning.

• Three or more years of experience in the construction or project management industry.

• Valid / Current state driver’s license (Preferred)

• Travel to job sites and work with site teams on project updates (50% or greater).

• Understand and communicate Project Controls terminology.

• Organizational skills and ability to manage simultaneous tasks and assignments.

• Ability to present to team members and the upper-level management team.

• Team building skills and the ability to collaborate with groups throughout the company.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Implements new industry technology and systems to help employees perform and decrease costs throughout the company.

• Provide quality work that can be distributed to team members and managers throughout the company.

• Professional demeanor and positive, caring attitude.

• Ability to pass a full background screening and drug screening.

• Minimal travel as needed, for meetings, training, and other job-related functions.

• Working from the office is preferred (as needed), with the ability to work remotely.