Project Scheduler

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Project Scheduler to join our Bay Area California Region in Oakland and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Overview

Work within a team performing schedule reviews and forensic analysis of ongoing capital improvement projects in the public sector, such as k-12, higher education, civil, and/or corrections. Being able to dig into the numbers and the measurable components of a schedule, including key performance indicators. This opportunity requires using analytical strengths to perform Earn Value Analysis and Delay Analysis along with other detailed assessments of schedule health.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs Reviews on program schedules identifying relationships, logic, milestones, and constraints for construction projects of various types.
• Monitors and actively participates in project and program scheduling issues while administering best practices and standards.
• Obtains accurate and timely program schedule updates from project teams and performs QA/QC on information received.
• Creates and develops conceptual what-if schedules for multiple project types including large complex multi-year projects.
• Performs Critical Path analyses and Earned Value analyses and forecasts.
• Performs comprehensive delay analyses both for prospective and forensic investigations.
• Prepares ad-hoc reports and analyses as directed by management.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM based discipline, Construction Management, or Accounting is preferred.
• 4 or more years of work experience working in the construction industry as a Scheduler or Controls related field is required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office Suite are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Superior organizational and planning skills are required.
• Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff is required.
• Experience with projects using Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project delivery methods is preferred.

License and Certifications

• A PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Certification is desired but not required.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions is required.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a general, climate-controlled office environment.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds.

Travel Requirements

The position is office based, and work is performed on location in Walnut Creek, California. Some travel is necessary.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $90,000 - $110,000. The Company’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job-related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members. The annual base salary range listed here is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship.