Surety Scheduling Consultant (Vertical Construction)

J.S. Held is seeking an experienced Construction Scheduling Consultant to develop and maintain critical path method schedules, primarily using Oracle Primavera P6. The role involves direct client interaction, evaluation of schedule impacts and delays, and project assessments. Candidates need a minimum of 5 years of CPM scheduling experience, a strong understanding of commercial construction processes, and excellent communication skills. The position offers geographic flexibility and a flexible work environment.

Must Have

• Minimum 5 years of CPM construction scheduling experience
• Proficient with Oracle Primavera P6
• Strong understanding of construction processes of commercial construction projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read construction plans and prepare and update Project schedules using the critical path method
• Basic understanding of schedule delay principles and techniques
• Interface with clients and project representatives
• Develop and maintain CPM schedules using industry-standard tools and methodologies
• Evaluation of schedule impacts and delays
• Perform project assessments and necessary site visits
• Serve as liaison for clients with owners, contractors, and other professionals
• Participate in meetings with project owners, contractors, and other professionals
• Provide requested work product and communication with clients and team
• Review change orders, contracts, and other construction documents
• Maintain required file work, quality standards, project documentation, and deliverables
• Represent JS Held and its clients in a professional manner
• Strong analysis, critical thinking skills and detail oriented
• Ability to communicate and work within a team setting
• Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel overnight and out-of-state

Good to Have

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction management, or a construction-related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Acumen Fuse, or other related schedule software
• PMP, PSP, and other certifications

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Scheduling Consultant for our Construction Scheduling group. While our team is primarily located in California, we also offer geographic flexibility. This person will be responsible for development and maintenance of construction critical path method scheduling, primarily utilizing Oracle Primavera P6.

Candidate will work directly with clients to develop and update schedules. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of construction CPM scheduling experience with titles as Scheduler, Project Scheduler and/or as a Project Engineer in a scheduling role. Candidate will have the ability to read construction plans and prepare and update Project schedules using the critical path method as it applies to project planning and scheduling. A basic understanding of schedule delay principles and techniques is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Interface with clients and project representatives.
• Develop and maintain CPM schedules using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
• Evaluation of schedule impacts and delays.
• Perform project assessments and necessary site visits.
• Serve as liaison for our clients with owners, contractors, and other professionals.
• Participate in meetings with project owners, contractors, and other professionals.
• Building and managing a client base.
• Provide requested work product and communication with clients and team.
• Review change orders, contracts, and other construction documents.
• Maintain required file work, quality standards, project documentation, and deliverables.
• Represent JS Held and its clients in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of CPM construction scheduling experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction management, or a construction-related field is a plus.
• Strong understanding of construction processes of commercial construction projects.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Oracle Primavera P6.
• Ability to travel overnight and out-of-state may be required.
• Strong analysis, critical thinking skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate and work within a team setting.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Acumen Fuse, or other related schedule software is a plus.
• PMP, PSP, and other certifications are a plus.
• Basic understanding of schedule delay principles and techniques.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to work on project sites

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $95,000- $110,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.