Project Scheduler

Future Target Regions Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Position at CSM Group

ABOUT US:  
We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.
Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people-first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether!
Leading with safety is our No. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with.
In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.  
SUMMARY:
The Project Scheduler will serve in an on-site role for a multimillion-dollar project and develop a detailed project schedule in Primavera P6.  The schedule will incorporate an intricate work breakdown structure (WBS), task dependencies, and include technical activities.  The Project Scheduler is required to understand and apply milestones that encompass an end-to-end project lifecycle, including the ability to baseline and identify the critical path.  The scheduler shall utilize the proper identification and use of activity constraints and possess the ability to filter the schedule by activity, trade, resource, area, and other components of the WBS.  Collaboration with other compartmentalized schedulers for integration into an overall program schedule will be required. 
 
The Project Scheduler will create Cost and Resource Loaded schedules, gather data, validate, and incorporate it into the master project schedule, analyze schedule impacts and recommend corrective action to be taken to mitigate cost and schedule issues. Preparation of scheduling/update analysis reporting, including project indicators on a regular basis to the project teams.   
The ability to effectively collaborate and work well in a team environment is vital to succeeding in this role, as is having strong customer-facing skills for meeting with stakeholders and conducting scheduled reviews.  
This is a full-time FLSA-exempt position.  This position requires 40 work hours per week, with the ability to work more if required.   
Industry: Preconstruction Pharmaceutical Manufacturing  
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  
  • Work with project and client stakeholders to establish project milestones, deliverables, and priorities with respect to the overall project schedule.
  • Coordinate efforts with other schedulers managing compartmentalized project schedules for integration into a program schedule.
  • Regularly interface with trade resources to update progress, changes, establish baselines and monitor critical path of the project schedule.
  • Maintain and up-to-date version of the schedule for sharing with other project resources and reporting during recurring project/owner meetings.
  • Establish a WBS in accordance with established project standards and maintain throughout the project’s lifecycle.
  • Report and manage significant deviations from the baseline schedule, inform appropriate parties, and monitor mitigative actions.
  • Incorporate task relationships, logic, sequencing, and workflows in an intuitive fashion with the ability to filter and sort the schedule as needed for varying audiences.
  • If required, provide a cost and resource loaded schedule with accurate and current data.
  • Utilize data sourced from numerous locations/individuals to generate, manage, and maintain a comprehensive project schedule in Primavera P6.
  • Provide input and expertise in restructuring, resequencing and modifying the schedule to manage and mitigate delays due to unforeseen or unavoidable issues.
  • Structure the schedule in a way that allocates maximum manpower in as many practical locations as possible to achieve optimum progress and productivity.
  • Manage the schedule, sequencing, and resources to avoid any slippages of major milestones and/or deadlines.
  • Maintain a record of baseline deviations on project tasks/activities and historical information relative to any slippages, accelerations or deviations.
Performs other related duties as assigned. 
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Action Oriented 
    • You readily take action on challenges without unnecessary planning.
    • You identify and seize new opportunities.
    • You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times.
    • You step up to handle tough issues.
  • Collaborates 
    • You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
    • You represent your own interests while being fair to others and their areas.
    • You credit others for their contributions and accomplishments.
    • You partner with others to get work done.
    • You gain trust and support of others.
  • Communicates Effectively 
    • You are effective in a variety of communication settings: 1:1, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
    • You attentively listen to others.
      You adjust to fit the audience and the message.
    • You provide timely and helpful information to others across the project team and organization.
    • You encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
  • Interpersonal Savvy 
    • You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, and cultures.
    • You act with diplomacy and tact.
    • You build rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way.
    • You build constructive relationships with people both similar to and different than you.
    • You pick up on interpersonal and group dynamics.
    • You can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
  • Situational Adaptability 
    • You pick up on situational cues and adjust in the moment.
    • You readily adapt personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavior.
    • You understand that different situations may call for different approaches.
    • You can act differently depending on the circumstances.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
  • A degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent years of applicable experience.
  • Construction project scheduling in Primavera P6 is required; a minimum of five (5) full years of experience is preferred.
  • A strong background in heavy industrial construction within specialized and technical environments is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
  • Must be familiar with construction concepts and possess the ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
  • Self-motivated team player with mechanical aptitude.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly articulate ideas both verbally and in written communication.
  • Demonstrate ability to be productive, positive, and proactive in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to see the overall requirements of client satisfaction without losing sight of details.
  • Demonstrated experience in Project Planning
  • Proficient in cost, manpower and equipment resource-loaded schedule
  • Proficient in gathering, maintaining, reporting and analyzing schedule data
  • Strong time management and communication skills
 
BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:  
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Package
    • Eligibility begins date of hire
    • Telemedicine included in benefit package at no additional charge to employee
    • Company provided annual HSA contributions
    • Dependent care FSA, Medical FSA, Limited care FSA
  • Paid Time Off
    • 15 days' pay year
    • Regularly scheduled, full-time employees begin accruing PTO from their start date of hire, with increases occurring after designated years of service. Employees can accrue a maximum of 1.5 times the annual accrual amount.
  • Holiday Pay
    • 6 Paid U.S. Holidays
    • 2 Paid Floating Holidays
      • Employees hired on or after July 1 will receive 1 Floating holiday that year.
  • Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
  • Employees have the option to contribute to Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Individual & group learning sessions on portfolio planning
  • 100% vesting after 3 years of service
  • Bi-weekly cell phone stipend
  • Employer Paid Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  •  Including but not limited to: Emotional well-being, family and relationships, legal and financial matters, healthy lifestyles, work and life transitions
  • Access to EAP professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • 3 face-to-face sessions with a counselor (per area of support per household per calendar year)
  • Service includes eligible dependents
  • Personal, competency-based development program to assist in future career growth
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Policy: Maternal, Paternal & Adoption
  • Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Optional Term Life and AD&D Insurance 
  • Annual apparel allotment
  • Corporate and Community Events
 
Physical Demands & Work Environment – Jobsite 
 
The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please reach out to People Operations should you require such accommodation(s). 
 
While performing this job, the employee may be regularly required to drive to and from the jobsites/assigned locations, sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, and smell. A major portion of the employees’ tasks require extensive walking around the jobsite, including active construction areas. The employee is required to traverse uneven terrain and work from ladders, scaffolds, and other structures, as well as work at variable heights. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools, controls, and for fine motor coordination like computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
 
For Field positions, while performing this job, the employee must frequently inspect the project site and may be exposed to ongoing construction activities, vibrations, noise, and various outside weather conditions (in all seasons). Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud.  The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment (including but not limited to safety boots, hardhat, and protective eyewear) is required on the jobsite. This Position Description reflects the position’s essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 
CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable laws. 
 
 

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