Construction Scheduler - PennDOT Transportation Projects

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts.

As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

Description

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Scheduler to join our Construction Services team in the Greater Lehigh Valley Area.

The ideal candidate will have a background in providing CPM scheduling services on PennDOT projects. Responsibilities of the position include :

• Analyzing detailed CPM schedules using Primavera P6 and / or Asta PowerProject, including cost and resource-loaded schedules.
• Implementing monthly schedule updates and variance reports in accordance with client requirements.
• Managing attention to critical and near-critical path activities on behalf of the client.
• Assessing contractor monthly schedule updates and support analysis of potential delay claims and change orders.
• Performing time impact analyses (TIA) and forensic delay analyses to determine the extent of potential delays and contractor claims.
• Identifying and supporting recovery and / or risk mitigation plans.
• Recommending CPM schedule-based scope change and delay recovery solutions.
• Preparing baseline schedule summary reports and providing monthly schedule progress reports for several projects with limited supervision.
• Review contractor schedules with project team members regularly to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated into the schedule.
• Facilitating / leading project scheduling meetings and / or interactive planning meetings as required by the project team.

Professional Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred; 5 years of relevant professional experience may be considered in place of a degree
• 5+ years of experience in developing and / or managing complex, multi-contractor Project Schedules. PennDOT construction experience is a plus.
• Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis / technique with Primavera P6 and / or Asta PowerProject.
• English language skills, written and verbal, are required in this role.
• Experience with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) CPM Scheduling Specifications and CPM / Primavera scheduling standards.
• Effective reporting and communication skills.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and procedures.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.

Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.