Scheduler

At McAlvain, we are looking for specific attributes that fit our culture. Candidates are required to have certain inherent character traits for all positions within the organization. Our primary focus is centered around the traits of the PERSON. Secondary to that are the technical requirements of the job. Understanding the position being applied for is important but if the attributes below do not match your character, McAlvain will not be the right employer for you. The right kind of person is vital to us because we are constantly challenging ourselves to elevate our potential.

McAlvain Construction, a Big-D Company, has an opportunity for an experienced Scheduler to join our team of construction professionals based in the Boise, ID area.

Humble, Resilient, Honest, Driven, Team Player, Emotionally Intelligent, Passionate, Dependable, Flexible and Accountable

INTERPERSONAL

- Ensure productive and consistent communication between field and office staff.

- Able to conceptualize various communication mediums and translate them into project schedules and work plans.

- Possess persistence and tenacity with an acute attention to detail.

- Able to inspire and motivate a diverse team towards a common goal.

- Frequently evaluate team on schedule goals and work with the project team to address deficiencies.

- Exhibit ability to maintain patience and composure during high-stress situations.

- Possess ability to communicate complexities in simple terms and explain complicated scenarios to all audiences.

- Displays functional confidence and leadership characteristics while maintaining a high level of humility.

- Lives by a set of standards, focused on goals and the mission.

- Ability to navigate complex team dynamics ensuring a tailored approach to the individual.

- Exhibit ability to think through challenges from multiple angles, displaying an ability to arrive at productive conclusions. Support team in their ability to resolve challenges.

BUSINESS ACUMEN

- Develop coherent and predictable project schedules with the appropriate amount of detail for the end user.

- Monitor and measure Schedule Performance Indicators (SPI’s) on projects. Ensure all reporting is completed timely and accurately by project teams.

- Ensure project teams are consistently aware of schedule impacts.

- Oversee/Review scheduling efficiencies and standards with an aim at constant improvement.

- Perform quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) functions for project schedules.

- Provide scheduling support and training as needed for project teams.

- Develop scheduling trainings and teach scheduling standards and policies to project teams.

- Monitor schedule execution performance and provide frequent schedule updates.

- Promote intracompany cooperation and support for the most efficient and effective project delivery strategy.

- Identifies software and process inefficiencies and provides recommendations for improvement.

- Anticipates potential risks and proactively implements mitigation strategies to minimize impact.

Prioritizes tasks effectively and ensures deadlines are met.

TECHNICAL

- Strong background in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling in Primavera or Microsoft Project.

- Understands scheduling theory and scheduling best practices in the construction industry.

- Understands appropriate schedule durations, logic trains, and work breakdown structures for commercial construction projects.

- Plans risk and safety in to master schedules to ensure appropriate time is allocated for risk management.

- Able to audit and evaluate project schedules for health indicators.

- Integrates subcontractor schedules and performance indicators in project master schedule and communicates risks and delays to project team.

- Capable of crashing schedules and developing recovery plans when needed.

- Able to document delays clearly and develop defensible documentation when needed.

- Develop Key Performance indicators (KPI’s) and accountability measures to ensure project success for project teams.

- Assists with the development, management, and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) while encouraging adaptive change and continued evolution.

- Provide technical assistance, scheduling support, constructability feedback, interpret drawings, and develop construction methods consistent with schedule on projects in preconstruction and during construction.

- Assists with project pursuits, developing schedules, work plans, and participating in selection interviews.

- Participate in scheduling commitments with superintendent or project manager as necessary.

- Assist with development of corrective action plans and recovery plans for distressed projects.

- Exhibit ability to independently develop and audit project schedules at all phases of design development with vision toward identifying and communicating challenges and opportunities.

- Assist project teams in developing and implementing project procedures and standards.

- Reinforce, support, and train industry and company standards to produce consistent results.

- Provide strong, efficient, timely schedules to ensure procurement, submittal, or other project management functions are managed effectively.

- Establish and maintain relationships with team members, clients, project stakeholders, and support staff.

- Increase overall schedule awareness. Train, monitor, and measure Schedule Performance Indicators (SPIs).

- Participate in coordinating with other business unit schedulers to support the continued improvement of the enterprise.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

- Preferred - 4yr Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

- Software: Bluebeam, Procore, Outbuild, Primavera, Microsoft Project

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a scheduler for commercial construction projects

- Strong grasp of all building construction trades

- Skilled in Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling

- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software

- Self-starter with the ability to set and ensure goals and tasks with strong leadership goals

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction # LI-Onsite

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