Lead Scheduler

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

We are looking for a diligentLead Project Scheduler to join our team. 

Responsibilities will include development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules. The role of a Lead Project Scheduler is to ensure that all stages of the construction process are accurately planned and executed in a timely manner. This role can sit out of Columbus, OH, Cleveland, OH, or St. Louis, MO. If sitting out of an Ohio location, there will be an expectation to travel to St. Louis once a month.

SUMMARY

• Role isaLeadProject Scheduler for project pursuits ranging in size,complexity and scope. Primaryresponsibility will be supportingour project management tea, including self-performed and subcontractor scopes of work.   

• Independently, or with a project team, create high-level master schedules for projects ranging in size and complexity.

• Possess excellent time management and organizational skills and have a background in Civil Engineering or related fields. 

•  Have a deep understanding of construction processes, effective communication skills, and the ability to solve complex problems. 

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISBILITIES

• Have a firm understanding of construction sequencing and duration – ability to work independentlyor with a project teamto develop schedulesranging from summary level to detailed activity/ resource loaded. 

• Ability to work withmixed levels of operations, clients,designers and trade partners to build out master schedules,provide critical schedule analysis, and provide team with suggested adjustments to improve schedule outcome.

• Responsible to ensure that the project schedules conform to thecontract requirements and specifications.

• Participating in estimating and project meetings and providing scheduling input, recommendations,and value engineering advice. 

• Prepare and present project schedules and narratives to clients and stakeholders. 

• Identify and manage potential risks anddevelop contingency plans to address them.

• Performing Time Impact Analysis (TIA). 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Abachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration preferred or experience in lieu of degree. 

• Ideal candidates willpossess 8+ years of experience in Project Scheduling, preferably in heavy civil and heavy industrial construction projects.

• Proficiency inOracle Primavera Cloud and / orPrimaveraP6.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Prior experience performing critical path, earned value, and schedule impact analysis is preferred.

• Ability to work in concert withestimators,project team-members, subcontractors, engineers,contracting partnersand clients.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities. 

• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects concurrently. 

BENEFITS

Kokosing offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan. 

Kokosing is an equal employmentopportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.