Project Scheduler

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  • VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA
Job Summary
Location
Chicago ,IL 60290
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
09 Jan 2025
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Job Description

Project Overview:

The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue. The Schedule Engineer will play a crucial role in planning and scheduling construction activities within a designated area, ensuring efficient use of resources to achieve milestone completion dates. This position requires an understanding of construction processes, project management principles, and scheduling software/tools.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules for assigned projects, incorporating all phases from pre-construction to project closeout.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to gather project requirements and constraints.
  • Analyze project plans, specifications, and drawings to create accurate schedules with input from stakeholders. Identify critical path and near critical path activities and potential risks; propose mitigation strategies to ensure schedule adherence.
  • Monitor progress against the schedule and provide regular updates to project teams and management.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to align their activities with project schedules.
  • Conduct schedule impact analysis for changes and deviations from the original plan.
  • Experience in using scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) proficiently to create, update, and analyze schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with project timelines, contractual obligations, and scheduling best practices/standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum three (3) years of heavy construction scheduling experience.


Preferred

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Civil Engineering preferred.
  • Ability to interface and effectively communicate with others.
  • Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6.
  • Proven skill and ability to identify and mitigate scheduling issues for simple and complex construction projects.
  • Proficient with the generation and maintenance of cost and resource loaded schedules.
  • Ability to self-prioritize and self-start projects and task work.
  • Ability to effectively multi-task similar activities in a fast paced, time sensitive environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Advanced verbal, written and presentation communication skills.


Work Environment:

  • Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment.
  • Includes tasks such as maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and adhering to safety protocols in construction sites.
  • Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site.


Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift 25lbs.
  • Walking and standing while in-office or on-site.
  • Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending to inspect.
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