Director of Scheduling
Okland Construction
Leads development and management of construction schedules and scheduling team.
16 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Tempe, AZ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Residential
Industrial
Energy
Solar
Infrastructure
Buildings
Sustainable Construction
Role
What you would be doing
cpm scheduling
digital integration
risk analysis
smartpm implementation
team leadership
client liaison
- Lead and develop a multi-tiered department including planners, schedulers, sr. schedulers, and scheduling managers.
- Drive initiatives in planning, scheduling and project controls digital workflow optimization across preconstruction, operations, and field.
- Produce master project CPM schedules from contract documents for a diverse range of projects.
- Maintain and oversee complex and large project schedules.
- Represent the firm externally at conferences, roundtables, and trainings to enhance brand perception and thought leadership.
- Lead the scheduling team to be a strategic driver of project value, not just a scheduling compliance function.
- Provide schedule information to project schedule auditors
- Provide on-the-job training specific to scheduling practices for on-site project management, field operations, and trade partners.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Preconstruction, VDC, Scheduling and Field Ops to drive seamless digital integration and field adoption.
- Provide overall technical direction for all project schedulers, ensuring compliance with project controls, standards, and procedures.
- Travel to remote job sites as needed.
- Collaborate with trade partners to enhance commitment and feedback to the master project schedule.
- Position the company as a national leader in scheduling and project controls by developing scalable practices, best-in-class solutions, and data-informed risk tools.
- Support training and digital upskilling across the field operations team resulting in field execution excellence in scheduling management.
- Maintain liaison with project management, clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders on all planning and scheduling-related items and functions, including reporting requirements, progress status, and new impacts.
- Stay current with emerging scheduling and controls trends and competitive innovation in the AEC sector.
- Ensure regular, timely, and predictable attendance.
- Takes active role in coaching and mentoring people in the scheduling department
- Support pursuit and proposal teams with clear, organized, accurate and scalable solutions.
- Lead and grow a high-performing, geographically distributed scheduling organization that supports strategic market sector-based teams while driving consistency and innovation.
- Provide leadership support in major project pursuits, CMAR interviews, and project startup.
- Responsible for all recommendations to senior leadership and executing on all staffing decisions including hiring, promotions, terminations, etc. for scheduling dept.
- Partner with HR and Learning & Development to build onboarding and career development programs for scheduling team.
- Define and execute a multi-year strategic roadmap for scheduling and planning in alignment with the company's 2030 growth plan.
- Conduct what-if scenarios, project risk analysis, manpower histograms, percent complete and pure logic diagram reports, and other scheduling reports as necessary.
- Oversee the enterprise-wide implementation of the SmartPM platform (or others as directed by company) resulting in real-time access to key risk metrics for project teams .
- Interface with other project teams and trade partners to provide scheduling data for subcontract change requests, bid comparisons, new work item estimates, and resolution of potential schedule impacts and claims.
- Standardize best practices, scheduling protocols, and training across offices and teams to ensure excellence in conceptual planning, logistics, risk metrics, and schedule execution.
- Break down internal silos and build repeatable, data-driven workflows within scheduling team that connect planning to measurable project outcomes and on-time project delivery.
- Collaborate with precon, project directors and business development executives to ensure client-facing proposal solutions demonstrates field-executable value.
What you bring
cpm
pert
p6 pro
earned value
bachelor’s
10+ years
- Proficiency in CPM and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) fundamentals, with the ability to develop resource-loaded schedules.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and build effective working relationships and high performing teams.
- 10+ years of scheduling experience, including reading/researching blueprints, or 10+ years of experience in onsite project management or superintendent experience.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols in the office and on the job site.
- Expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling theory and P6 Pro Software.
- Proficiency in principles of engineering, architectural plans, and construction cost estimation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of approved methods, materials, and devices used in general building and civil construction.
- In-depth knowledge of construction production rates for primary commodities in large commercial buildings, including demolition, excavation, pile driving, paving, steel construction, formwork, concrete placement, underground utilities, and tenant improvements.
- Ability to develop estimates and timelines from concepts and rough ideas.
- Proficiency in project earned value applications and assessment.
- Ability to work under deadlines and coordinate several concurrent deadlines.
- Expertise in standard scheduling and reporting specifications.
- Advanced knowledge of construction logic and sequencing.
- Has a vision for the future and is willing to bring new ideas and innovation to the scheduling team and company.
- Strong ability to read plans and specifications and develop construction approaches with limited oversight.
- Holistic benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance; Paternity leave; financial literacy resources, and an Employee Assistant Program including legal and mental health support.
- Competitive pay – weekly paychecks, salary, bonus incentives, 401(k) with employer match
- Perks – tenure awards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, and paid work anniversary sabbaticals.
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Company
Overview
1953
Years of Experience
The company has a long history of delivering complex and high-quality projects.
- Specializes in a variety of sectors including commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, and education.
- Known for expertise in both public and private sector projects with a commitment to safety and quality.
- Has completed iconic projects across the United States, contributing to the urban landscape.
- Portfolio includes high-rise buildings, academic institutions, hospitals, and corporate campuses.
- Ability to handle large-scale, multifaceted projects sets it apart in the construction industry.
- Embraces innovation and new technologies to deliver results.
- Safety is a top priority, ensuring the safety of all employees, partners, and clients.
- Acting with honesty and transparency earns trust from clients, employees, and the community.
- Working together as a team to deliver the best results for clients, employees, and stakeholders.
- Committed to continuously improving processes, systems, and technology for excellence and innovation.
- Taking responsibility for actions and outcomes to deliver promises.
By 2050
Net Zero Goal
Target to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions, reflecting a commitment to long-term environmental sustainability.
- Construction focuses on high-performance, energy-efficient buildings.
- Environmental strategy encompasses waste reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainable materials use.
- Integrates green building practices following LEED and other sustainability certifications.
- Actively measures and tracks sustainability metrics to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- All individuals are valued and respected in the workplace.
- The company sets measurable goals to increase diversity in leadership and project teams.
- Gender-related statistics are tracked, and there is a commitment to improving gender representation across all job levels.
- Training and resources are provided to support a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equal opportunity.
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