Construction Scheduling Specialist

About The Company

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation. For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best‑in‑class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data‑driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data – including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models – to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk‑adjusted returns.

More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to "Building What Matters." JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, a recognized large home builder in the United States.

The Taktical Control Specialist (Construction Scheduler) builds and maintains detailed construction schedules, analyzes schedule logic, tracks progress, and identifies risks. This role supports project teams with planning, forecasting, and recovery strategies, ensuring schedules align with contractual requirements and best practices. The specialist provides schedule updates, reports, and visual presentations, and works closely with project teams to deliver successful outcomes.

• Validate initial project phasing plans using the JPI Production System best practices.
• Create visuals for site phases, building rough and finish zones.
• Setup, maintain, and update the OPC construction schedule.
• Build out OPC plans based on predefined nomenclature for stage, sequence, and layers.
• Analyze schedule logic, sequencing, and constraints.
• Track progress and identify schedule risks and impacts.
• Provide schedule updates, reports, and visual presentations.
• Support project teams with planning, forecasting, and recovery strategies.
• Ensure schedules align with contractual requirements and industry best practices.
• Review OPC daily to capture the latest site progress and run plan health diagnostics.
• Update and resequence the OPC plan based on feedback.
• Troubleshoot/support the field ops team with any OPC‑related technical concerns.
• Authorize changes to the OPC plan in consultation with the Technical Project Lead and Project Construction Manager.
• Verify production reports generated from OPC status updates.
• Act as a representative and advocate of JPI's culture and guiding principles.
• Ensure physical co‑location (Monday–Friday) and daily collaboration.
• Implement organized plans and break work into clear attainable steps.

• Schedule upload to Procore policy.
• Takt Interface Dashboard.

• Other duties as assigned.

• 2–5 years in one or more of:
  Project Manager / Assistant Project Manager, Superintendent / Assistant Superintendent, Project Engineer.

• 1–2 years building and maintaining schedules with construction experience, or
• 2–5 years of construction scheduling experience without construction management experience.

• Construction‑related degree preferred.
• Equivalent real‑world construction experience acceptable.
• Non‑construction degrees without construction or scheduling experience will not be considered.

• We have a 35‑year track record of developing multifamily communities with responsibility, accountability, and integrity.
• Our purpose is to:
  Transform Building, Enhance Communities, Improve Lives.
• We provide transformative careers, comprehensive training and development, promotion from within, and borderless careers.
• We are committed to: 35‑year vision, positive dynamic environment, highly competitive compensation and benefits.

• NMHC – #1 Fastest Growing Developer, #2 Fastest Growing Building, #8 Largest National Developer, #11 Largest National Builder.
• Real Page – Most active multifamily developer in DFW for the past 8 years.
• Dallas Business Journal – Best Places to Work 2023.
• Dallas Business Journal – Largest DFW Real Estate Developers #11.

• Competitive Bonus Program.
• 4 Weeks PTO for all new associates (pro‑rated by hire date).
• 11 holidays and 8 early release days.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Tuition assistance.
• Phone reimbursement.
• Associate referral bonuses.