Construction Scheduling Manager

We are Pacific Northwest’s premier commercial general contractor, dedicated to delivering quality buildings that serve and enrich our communities. Our teams consistently bring their 'A' game to every project, establishing Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co. as the contractor of choice for complex, high-impact construction. From schools to resorts to fire stations, and everything in between, we take pride in creating memorable projects that stand the test of time.

The Scheduling Manager will provide team leadership by completing activities to assist, guide and train Project Superintendents and Project Teams in preparation and management of project schedules. This role will guide schedule construction, sequencing, develop and deliver training, and supervise critical path analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops, prepares, and regularly updates detailed project schedules in collaboration with Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams
• Participates in all phases of the construction planning and scheduling process including proposal schedules, baseline schedules, and ongoing schedule updates
• Works closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure schedules reflect realistic construction sequencing, trade coordination, and field operations
• Performs schedule reviews to ensure best practices and effective scheduling methodologies are utilized and communicates recommendations to project teams
• Supports project teams in developing and maintaining short-term look-ahead schedules to assist with coordination of upcoming work activities
• Identifies schedule risks, constraints, and potential delays and collaborates with project teams to develop mitigation or recovery strategies
• Conducts critical path analysis and assists project teams in evaluating schedule impacts related to delays, scope changes, or unforeseen conditions
• Supports project teams with schedule analysis related to change orders, delays, impacts, and potential claims
• Assists project teams in delay prevention, schedule recovery planning, and root cause analysis when schedule issues arise
• Assists with development and training processes related to scheduling operations
• Visits job sites as necessary to review project status and ensure schedule updates accurately reflect field progress
• Attend project related meetings and/or jobsite-specific meetings where emphasis on schedule is discussed
• Prepares and distributes schedule updates, reports, and analyses for internal teams and project stakeholders
• Supports preconstruction efforts through development of proposal schedules and planning input