Scheduler, Construction

Akkodis is seeking a Scheduler for a direct hire position with a client located in Austin, TX and New Albany, OH. Client is looking for candidates with construction and Primavera P6.

Rate: $80k - $90k per annum

Provide schedule management and support, on live construction projects while also using pre-construction design information and documents to develop tender schedules for upcoming projects.

• Manage the schedule using either Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 (preferred).
• Provide detailed support and assistance to the construction team, including interacting with contractors to determine actual progress and proposed construction plans and methodology.
• Prepare delay analysis reports internally and to external clients when required.
• Organize and attend meetings with designers and other key suppliers to review progress of scheduled works. Looking ahead to ensure designs / technical issues / problems are identified early to prevent negative impact on the schedule.
• Propose schedule recovery strategies and delay mitigation measures.
• Communicate with vendors to determine up to lead in periods and delivery dates.
• Introduce improvements and innovations where appropriate.
• Liaise with design or project management colleagues to ensure the solutions being developed are in the best interests of the project.
• Ensure planned construction methodology and design solutions can be constructed safely.
• Communicate and engage with clients to ensure clear communication of planned work.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience of scheduling large construction projects using Microsoft Project and / or Primavera P6.
• General awareness of commercial issues relating to construction contracts. Ability to recognize and record change events and delays during the construction period.
• Understanding of the construction process, such that the works are planned, and designs are developed with appropriate regard for buildability.
• Possess a sound understanding of engineering and construction principals and their application.
• Experience and knowledge of temporary works and identifying what temporary measures are required to carry out the works.
• Possess a good knowledge of safety policies and procedures and working according to safety rules and regulations.

Contact:
Amresh Praveen,  or am

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· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

• 401k plan
• PTO
• PTO:
• Pay insurance for employees and their families.