Scheduler - E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

About the Organization:

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview:

The Scheduler shall report to the Project Controls Manager. The Scheduler shall be ultimately responsible to develop and maintain detailed construction planning schedules for new construction and renovation work, as required for the Development & Improvement Program. These schedules may incorporate several scenarios used to finalize construction sequencing and contracting plans. These projects may include, but are not limited to: Improvement projects, Service Improvement projects, Development projects and Asset Renewal. Participate as integral member of an owner’s program and project controls team, being directly responsible for scheduling multiple, interdependent projects of a large scale ($100m+ in value). Work collaboratively with other elements of the owner’s team, including project managers, construction managers, other controls discipline leads, and claims staff to monitor, report on, and negotiate issues on assigned projects. Review designer and contractor submitted schedules and perform analysis as needed. Provide owner with objective assessments of schedule delays (using Time Impact Analysis or other means), present summary and detailed findings to owner and/or third parties as needed. Engage in direct discussions with contractor, as needed, to understand basis of delay claims and support owner’s understanding of potential liabilities for the negotiation of appropriate settlements.

Responsibilities:

Key Identifiers

• Representing an owner, direct experience scheduling multiple, interdependent projects.
• Direct forensic scheduling experience to support claims analysis on large complex projects (projects of at least $200M value and 3-years or greater duration).
• Demonstrate understanding of design and construction methodologies and project life-cycles.

Essential Job Duties

• Review project schedule submittals by Design and Contractor Teams
• Perform independent analysis of submitted schedules for Owner, ensuring all schedule submittal meet or exceed the requirements set forth by the contracts.
  • These independent analyses include, but are not limited to the review of:
    o Preliminary schedules
    o Baseline schedules
    o Four week look ahead schedules
    o Monthly schedule updates and corresponding recovery schedules/time impact analysis/time extension requests (as applicable)
    o As-Built Project Schedules
• Facilitate coordination on interface issues between multiple projects
• Ensure submitted schedules follow project code and activity code structure
• Identify, understand and apply the relevant sections of the contract to each claim
• Assist with change order and claims disputes
• Complete analyses of contractor’s delay claims and related time impact analyses within context of the contract documents and industry practice; examine the claim and actual schedule for later or earlier completion; identify related disruption, acceleration and recovery opportunities; and recommend apportionment of the delay and/or acceleration and any additional associated costs in accordance with applicable, accepted practices, such as AACE International issued Recommended Practice No. 29 Forensic Schedule Analysis (RP 29).
• Provide reports of analyses and briefing materials as required.
• Develop reports that effectively communicate complex project sequencing and/or forensic assessments.
• As applicable to particular claims, provide observations on potential delay mitigation, related schedule issues, communicate to team and recommend alternatives, if any.
• Contribute to the advancement of goals through commitment to productive collaborationwith all stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related technical field required.
• 10 years or more of scheduling experience with 5 plus years in direct support of an active construction project.
• Requires advanced use of Oracle Primavera software (mastery of Primavera Project Planner Version 6.0 or higher required), along with related software tools such as Schedule Analyzer, Microsoft Project, Claims Digger, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Direct forensic scheduling experience to support claims analysis on large-scale, complex heavy civil, vertical and horizontal projects (projects of at least $200M value and 3-years or greater duration) particularly for assessment of delay claims and potential owner’s liabilities.
• Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build.
• Demonstrated experience scheduling for multiple concurrent and interrelated projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and schedule related information in oral and written form to non-expert audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other subject matter experts and resources to support owner’s.
  evaluation of claims.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction program, contract and the ability to communicate progress and findings to both technical and management-level personnel.
• Prior experience in aviation and large transportation projects, is highly desirable.
• Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.

Benefits:

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Wage Data Per State Requirements:

Pay range for this position is $79/hr - $97/hr.  The starting pay will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Drug Free Workplace:

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation:

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.