BID SCHEDULER - HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

Branch Civil is searching for an experienced, detail-oriented Bid Scheduler to join our well-established, growing company. This Scheduler will play a key role in planning and scheduling activities on multiple bids for civil infrastructure projects. This opportunity will allow the candidate to oversee and be directly involved with the various development stages of a project's schedule during preconstruction. The bid scheduler will work closely with the Estimating team and report to the VP of Estimating.

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction.
• Develop and maintain resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the projects.
• Develop schedule logic and realistic activity durations
• Analyze available manpower and resources, trends, schedule variations, schedule performance and schedule forecast.
• Assess the impact of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates.
• Apply vast knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts to develop and maintain critical path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.
• Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems. May interface with clients, attend regular meetings and give statistical reports.

• At least five years construction scheduling experience, including proven leadership experience directing scheduling functions
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the construction of infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of standard cost control methods utilized in the execution of various types of project
• Experience working on Joint Venture projects is preferred
• Proficiency in various project controls software such as Excel and Primavera P6
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or technical training and related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of construction scheduling experience

Travel is anticipated to be 30% with this role.

Not Applicable

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. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.