Planning and Scheduling Manager, Mission Critical

About the Role

The Planning & Scheduling Manager will complete most complex activities to prepare project schedules for projects of all sizes and provide team leadership. This position will be responsible for guiding scheduling construction sequencing, developing and delivering training, and supervising critical path analysis. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. • Facilitate and incorporate Lean principles and pull planning during schedule development and construction. • Create bid and proposal schedules to assist Marketing and Operations managers. • Lead detailed critical path analysis for problem projects and conduct root cause analysis. • Assist with procurement and supervision of scheduling consultants to meet project requirements. • Review schedules for compliance with best practice standards and project requirements, providing feedback. • Guide development of best practice standards for the planning and scheduling group and lead department objectives. • Maintain or exceed required reimbursability and ensure direct reports do the same. • Support Lean and Pull Planning sessions, aligning the CPM master schedule with pull‑plan results; lead sessions as needed. • Lead and support change‑management delays and claims (compensable, non‑compensable, excusable, non‑excusable). • Promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring proactive implementation of JE Dunn’s non‑discrimination policy. • Identify schedule sequencing concerns and propose improvements. • Lead internal scheduling training classes. • Provide performance management feedback. • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships at all organizational levels.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸lean scheduling
• ▸critical path
• ▸schedule compliance
• ▸change management
• ▸training delivery
• ▸claims management

What You Bring

The role requires a valid unrestricted driver’s license, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and may involve travel, relocation, and non‑traditional hours. The office environment is normal but can include extreme temperatures and various physical activities. JE Dunn is an equal‑opportunity employer, offers a drug‑free workplace, and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. • Perform work accurately, completely, and timely. • Advanced verbal and written communication skills. • Advanced proficiency in MS Office. • Advanced knowledge of work activity sequencing, scheduling concepts, and best practices; communicate improvement opportunities. • Advanced knowledge of construction project types and delivery methods. • Advanced knowledge of critical path analysis for time‑extension requests and handling change‑management delays/claims. • Advanced ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications. • Advanced proficiency in scheduling software. • Advanced understanding of Lean process and philosophy. • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience. • 8+ years planning and scheduling experience (preferred). • 2+ years people management experience (preferred). • Valid unrestricted driver’s license; ability to lift up to 25 lb; travel/relocation may be required; non‑traditional hours may be needed; exposure to extreme temperatures and physical activities.

Requirements

• ▸scheduling software
• ▸ms office
• ▸lean
• ▸critical path
• ▸bachelor’s degree
• ▸8+ years

Work Environment

Onsite