Construction Scheduler Salary in Pennsylvania, USA

We are currently hiring a Project Controls Specialist for our client in the Pittsburgh, PA area.Project Controls Specialist - Position and Responsibilities As a Project Controls Specialist, you will provide services related to planning, scheduling, cost, engineering and earned value analysis on assigned projects. This position will provide guidance to a scheduler and project manager/engineer on larger projects. Services include preparing schedules and performance monitoring of status and management reports which identify variances in work execution strategy. The Project Controls Specialists are required to provide timely feedback and recommend solutions to management to improve or mitigate problems affecting cost, schedule or estimating issues throughout the life cycle of a project, program, or other related work activity. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Work with Lead Engineers and/or Construction Team to refine service/construction labor estimates into P6 Level 4 execution schedules and Earned Value (EV) management suite, to track progress and issue reports.Lead in the creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and development of schedules with budget data (including resource loading) for those WBS elements.Analyze unit rates and performance metrics to provide the Management Team with guidance on performance to-date and estimate to completion.Compile schedule and cost data inputs into the project controls database and interpret output results to guide decision making.Analyze schedule progress, performance and identify developing problem areas.Advise management of risks that may affect project profit, costs, schedules and client relations.Support the Project Management team in maintaining timely and effective change management processes, procedures and systems.Take the lead in the development and maintenance of any periodic (daily, weekly, monthly) status reports to keep management and/or owner informed on the project progress.Participate in the development of the Project Close Out process including the evaluation of all subcontractors and major vendors.Set the priority of Safety as paramount in all planning and execution.Use Advance Project Procedures (MAPP) as a tool for project implementation and complies with procedural requirements.Prepare one "lunch and learn" workshop per year on a topic relevant to project execution or procedural improvement.Education, Experience and Skills The successful candidate will possess the following:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business.Project Controls experience on engineering and construction projects.Hands-on experience with Primavera Project Planner P6 (highly preferred) and/or MS Project.10+ years of experience setting up construction schedules working with resource loading and earned value management systems (highly preferred).Ability to problem solve and/or use data analysis to make business driven decisions.Knowledge of cost engineering concepts as they relate to budgeting, monitoring and tracking actual costs, change orders and forecasting.Experience with Word, Access, Excel, VBA (highly preferred), PowerPoint and MS Project Software.Excellent attention to detail.Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities for project efficiency.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Allied Resources is looking for a Project Scheduler who will be responsible for the contractor schedules and resources, coordination and communication with customers and would conduct weekly meetings! This long-term contract position provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, and more! (local candidates only). A day in the life:Oversees and coordinates schedules for contractor work in Primavera P6.Engages with customers to discuss plans and expectations for completing non-large project work.Acquires updates on contractor jobs and adjusts schedules accordingly, while collaborating with field supervisors.Facilitates weekly meetings to plan and discuss work priorities with field supervisors and planning coordinators, ensuring clear understanding of ongoing and upcoming tasks for the current and future weeks.Arranges regular meetings with contractors and planning coordinators to communicate priorities and comprehension of the status of the current week's work.The wish list:5+ years of scheduling experience.Primavera 6 experience (required).Construction experienceCommunication and organization skillsAllied Resources complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Allied Resources does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law

Overall Purpose:The Operations Scheduler is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the incoming work and collaborating with the respective departments to prioritize, coordinate, and schedule the work for the Operations Substation department.Location: Hybrid, District office or Woods Run Complex in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaJob Responsibilities:Coordinate work assignment schedules from a global perspective on a 2 to 3 week ahead basis for all Substation field personnel.Work to create consensus on a daily basis between internal customers and field supervision.Lead the development of multi-month work plans that balance available hours with Capital and Non-Capital workload, in partnership with the Senior Manager, Work Scheduling.Receive emergency work, evaluate available resources, and assign work to the most optimum field personnel for immediate action.Utilize Maximo to evaluate Projects, Preventative Maintenance, and Corrective Maintenance workSchedule work according to the Work Plan and weekly/daily availability.Track and update Regulatory Work related to Substation Inspection and Maintenance.Make field visits to monitor the progress associated with construction of work projects.Analyze and recommend overtime requirements by managing work schedules that maintain balance between types of work, work force availability, reliability, cost, and customer commitment.Ensure capital and maintenance work orders are pointed to correct funding project number and are completed in a timely manner.Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as engineering, business related field or technical field, required.Minimum of Seven (7) years related experience required.Related work experience includes knowledge of planning/scheduling of work, project management, construction and maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment, and tools which would be used to determine the resources necessary to perform construction and maintenance work activities.Skills:Ability to plan and direct the work of others.Strong interpersonal and communications skillsAbility to analyze and develop strategies to effectively schedule multiple projects. Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with DLC's core values:Energized to shape the future;Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities;Collaborative in approaching all challenges;Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances and interaction with others;Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.Decision Impact:Problems and issues faced are vague and require analysis of multiple sources of information for solution. Draws on significant past experience to perform role. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.Scope: Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Accountable for managing one's own time and workflow and leads projects and/or large project steps. Work is complex in nature, requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Acts independently the majority of the time, requiring guidance in only complex situations. Has well established capabilities, acts as a resource to less experienced staff on moderately complex issues.Physical Requirements:This position requires driving to various job sites, many of which are unimproved. Review of the work requires walking and climbing inside energized substations, unimproved sites, on city streets. The environment subjects the incumbent to continuous exposure to construction site dust, dirt, outdoor cold, fumes, liquids, noise, and street traffic. Hybrid WorkPosition follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs. Storm RolesAll Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc. Data GovernanceUtilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.Disclaimer:The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.