Scheduler - Frederick, MD

Join McKissack & McKissack's team! Immediate opening for a Scheduler in Frederick, Maryland. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

McKissack & McKissack offers opportunities to grow your career while working on transformative projects in program and construction management, architecture, and interior design. We combine technical expertise and creative vision to deliver exceptional results. Our culture values diversity, professional development, and performance. We seek team players who are humble, hungry, and smart, with strong academic or professional experience, integrity, and a client-focused mindset. Join a team that invests in your success and rewards ambition, integrity, and collaboration.
Responsibilities:

Provides oversight relative to all aspects of planning & scheduling within assigned projects
Perform as the scheduling expert, performing work on advanced and complicated tasks
Demonstrates an advanced expertise in scheduling tools and techniques and regularly stays connected to current and new industry standards
Make recommendations to management regarding adoption of latest advances in scheduling practices
Performs skillfully schedule & cost loading for CPM schedules
Performs proficient schedule analysis and analyzes variances and trends when comparing multiple schedules
Performs the delay claims process, develops delay analysis narratives, and coordinates with the Legal Department
Participates in formal proposals and interviews for prospective projects
Ensures adequate controls are in place so that proper schedule techniques and update procedures are followed on all assigned projects
Conducts and reviews monthly project audits and provides recommendations for risk mitigation plans
Reports concerning and updates to Business Unit management regarding proper project controls on any projects within a Business Unit
Manages workload and deliverables and balances with available backlogged recoveries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction, Engineering, Architecture, Civil or related field
8+ years of related experience
Data center experience preferred
Strong knowledge of critical path methodology (CPM), schedule analysis techniques, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6 / OPC, Microsoft Project, ASTA, Microsoft Project, Risk Analysis & AI tools; expertise in tools like Microsoft Excel/Google Workbooks for data management and analysis
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
Experience in the implementation and governance of software platforms such as Oracle Primavera Cloud and Procore would also be desirable
Professional Certification in AACE, PMI, AGC, CMAA, or similar is recommended, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent planning and problem-solving skills
Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Compensation

Salary range: $120,000- $165,000USD/yearly (dependent on years of experience, competency, travel requirements)

Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Adoption Assistance
• Matching401k Plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Marketplace Perks-at-Work

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

McKissack & McKissack is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, and local laws.
This statement applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination. Salary ranges will be disclosed where required by law (e.g., CA, CO, NY, MA). Applicants needing reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact HR@mckinc.com
Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.