Company Overview:

Adolfson & Peterson Construction, one of the nation’s top contractors, is recruiting for an experienced Regional Scheduling Manager for our Mountain States region.   We combine more than 70 years of construction expertise with the newest technologies in order to meet our clients' needs.  We serve owners, architects, and developers with a commitment to teamwork and quality and are constantly looking for people to help us achieve our company goals.

This position will lead the project scheduling activities across a region using a consultative approach.  Engage in extensive collaboration with all aspects of the project teams to establish scheduling standards, work products, project timelines, performance indicators, risk management and recovery strategies resulting in accurate and achievable scheduling expectations across all projects in a region.

Because safety is paramount to AP and embedded into everything we do, all team members are responsible for working safely within our Incident and Injury Free culture.

Key Accountabilities of the role include:

1. Act as a consultant to project leadership teams to ensure appropriate and effective scheduling activities throughout the duration of the project

• Provide guidance, tutelage and coaching on the development and maintenance of project schedules and the associated planning utilized during all phases of the project.
• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with the project team, sub-contractors, designers and stakeholders as needed to get input regarding sequencing and durations as it relates to overall project timelines
• Advise project leadership on developing the baseline project schedule and maintenance of monthly schedule updates and written narratives
• Provide guidance and expertise to support coordinating efforts with subcontractors to ensure project schedules are up to date and meet project timelines
• Advise and support the project team on effective field communication between owner’s representative, design teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Integrate the schedule into the working model using tools such as 4D Building Information Modeling and coordinating with Virtual Design Construction Departments
• Assist and advice on the VE of schedules to achieve the shortest possible project duration

2. Develop and implement standard scheduling practices, standards and tools across the region that provide the ability to update, maintain and report on the progress of projects, this could include: graphics, narratives and other materials required to present an accurate and up to date view of the status of the project from a scheduling perspective

• Coach and mentor project team on techniques to forecast potential conflicts and other roadblocks and how to report to project team in a manner that provides opportunity to proactively address issues
• Analyze acceleration options to make recommendations for best cost solutions, analyze risks associated with various approaches
• Coach and advise on procurement planning and coordination of materials and services associated with overall project delivery.
• Development metric and reporting tools and standards, institute a reporting protocol to meet the needs of regional leadership as well as external stakeholders

3. Participate with various regional functions to ensure all aspects of scheduling are accurate and appropriate for the situation.

• Provide input during pursuit of work during and preconstruction phases
• Review schedules from a risk mitigation standpoint and during contract negotiations

4. Develop and lead a training initiative intended to teach and maintain the skills needed to a high standard of consistency and accuracy across all scheduling activities to meet regional strategic objectives
   • Assess scheduling abilities in current team members and develop and deliver a training curriculum to meet individual and regional needs.
   • Develop and deliver training curriculum for all newly hired or promoted team members who will have scheduling as an accountability
   • Maintain high standards and competency in scheduling through ongoing and just in time training as needed
5. Other responsibilities as assigned by regional leadership.

Requirements:

1. History of progressively more responsible construction scheduling experience and proven results including:
   • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field and 8+ years of experience in construction scheduling or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
   • Combined history of both field and office experience in delivering project scheduling
   • Excellent computer skills and the use of project control tools, software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Prolog, Microsoft Project, P6
   • Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply CPM scheduling theory focusing on detail and execution
2. Ability to travel to project work.
3. Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
4. Experience cultivating an active network of relationships, driving collaboration and alignment, relating well to colleagues and connecting with employees at all levels.
5. Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) in order to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
6. This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.

 Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer