Transportation Scheduler - TranSystems Corporation

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Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

Locally and nationally will be reporting to Program Executives, and to client, the Senior Scheduler will work collaboratively with senior leadership to monitor all scheduling needs from design through construction, integrate all scheduling related items while maintaining a master schedule, and develop scheduling reporting processes for the Transystems is looking for a Senior Scheduler to support a wide range of civil construction projects. We currently have openings in the Chicago area as well as several other office locations throughout the US.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and lead all scheduling related items for a large-scale transportation program
• Provide executive level scheduling updates and recommendations
• Provide overall quality assurance and independent third-party analysis pertaining to scheduling
• Conduct what if analysis, time impact analysis, and schedule risk assessments as required
• Participate in project meetings to discuss status of overall program schedule, schedule conflicts, and recommendations for scheduling improvements
• Develop and maintain a program master schedule to consist of all program activities including land acquisition, utility relocation, design, and construction
• Communicate all scheduling related issues to appropriate parties
• Additional duties as assigned

What you bring to our firm:

• Minimum of ten years scheduling experience within the transportation or heavy civil industry
• Strong understanding of transportation construction practices, procedures, and methods of construction
• Accomplished in using Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling technique
• Proficient with Primavera P6
• Ability to analyze scheduling issues and provide solutions in a timely manner
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a positive and professional attitude
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirm:ative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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