Construction Scheduler

Ross Group

The Role

Overview

Develop, implement, and manage construction project schedules using Primavera/MS Project.

Key Responsibilities

  • schedule management
  • software training
  • baseline schedule
  • cost loading
  • progress reporting
  • schedule development

Tasks

-Maintain scheduling reports to track the progress of all active projects and be able to present this information in bi-weekly Scheduling meetings. -Serve as technical advisor for any schedule process or software related problems. -Be responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity. -During the bidding process, create a project schedule template in the appropriate software platform for the project team to build a Proposal schedule if required. -Assist Operations with the control and management of in progress project schedules. -Manage and evaluate current schedule performance. -Perform initial computer and user set up of new employees to allow for the use of the required schedule software platform. -Effectively managing staff through ensuring appropriate staffing, providing formal and informal evaluations/feedback, addressing employee issues when warranted and providing appropriate training and mentoring. -Provide information and advice as needed on the content, modification, or presentation of project schedules. -Interface with Operations to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems. -Identifying problems, gather and analyze information skillfully and make appropriate recommendations. -Handle rapidly changing priorities to accomplish project goals. -Attend and participate in meetings. -Assist Marketing in reviewing proposal schedules as needed. -Encourage the professional growth of each project team through ongoing training program development and open dialog with team members. -Upon contract award, create a project schedule template in the appropriate software platform for the project team to build a schedule. -Identify scheduling software training needs among employees and provide training when necessary; remain current on the advancements in scheduling software. -Prioritizing and organize work activities while utilizing efficient time management skills in meeting deadlines and staying on schedule with projects. -Assist Operations with creation of the necessary schedule software program files for preliminary, initial, and pay application schedules, in accordance with Ross Group standards and contract requirements. -Contribute to the development of working schedules for Estimating, prior to proposal date, which sufficiently illustrate the sequence of work activities and contract time. -Ensure all schedules are properly cost and resource loaded. -Review the proposal, preliminary and initial schedules for compliance with RG requirements and contract requirements. Advise and assist Operations if changes are needed. -Maintain baseline schedule for each project. -Making timely decisions using sound and accurate judgment while keeping appropriate people informed in the decision process. -Ensure the project team has the appropriate training and software to develop the schedule. -Assist Project Managers in creating short-term schedules or fragnets, monitor such schedules to determine impact on master schedule, and help in formulating actions to correct scheduling problems. -Maintain the resource list associated with Ross Group project server.

Requirements

  • primavera
  • microsoft project
  • schedule management
  • communication
  • problem solving
  • dependability

What You Bring

You are physically able to… -Have previous schedule management experience. -Meeting established goals while demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality of work. -Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize and communicate with internal and external customers/ stakeholders. -Communicating effectively and professionally both verbally and in written documents. -Dependability in meeting attendance guidelines and taking responsibility for actions. -Working well in group problem solving situations. -Have proven successful project history. (Cost, Customer Service, Quality, Safety and Schedule) -Travel for short periods of time with sufficient notice. -Operate a computer, telephone and other commonly used business-related items. -Have working knowledge of Primavera and Microsoft Project. -Exhibiting appropriate level of job knowledge based on years of relative work experience and uses resources effectively. -Must be able to legally work in the United States

The Company

About Ross Group

-Evolved from a carpentry‑focused contractor into a full‑service developer, engineer, and builder. -Privately owned and financially stable, handles both private and government‑funded facility and EPC construction projects. -Typical projects span infrastructure, commercial facilities, and industrial plant builds, showcasing seamless integration of development, engineering, and construction. -Specialisms include engineering design, facility construction, and development management across diverse sectors. -Despite its regional roots, the company has completed national-scale projects, pairing deep local knowledge with broad technical expertise.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Technology

Defense

Aerospace

Real Estate Development

Development Entitlement Expediting

Project Management

Building and Permitting

Land Use Planning

Public Affairs / Community and Government Relations

Economic Development

Waste Management

Environmental Services

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Industrial Cleaning

Transportation and Freight Brokerage

Medical Waste Disposal

Recycling Equipment Maintenance

Solid Waste Landfill Services

Vehicle Maintenance

Glass Industry