What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Scheduling position at Okland Construction?
Description
ABOUT US
At Okland, we exist to create remarkable experiences — not just through the projects we deliver, but in the way we show up for our clients, partners, and each other every day. We believe that how we build is just as important as what we build, and our purpose is rooted in people. Whether it's a trusted partner we’ve worked with for decades or a new team member stepping onto their first jobsite, we approach every relationship with care, clarity, and commitment.
We’re a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,200 team members and a track record of delivering some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the country — from semiconductor and healthcare facilities to professional sports venues and high-end hospitality.
Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we’ve grown steadily for over a century — now with offices in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho — and we’re entering one of the most exciting chapters in our company’s history. We’re building more than projects. We’re building careers, capabilities, and momentum for the future. And we’re looking for passionate, driven people who want to be part of it.
About This Opportunity
The Director of Scheduling leads the development and management of comprehensive construction schedules from engineering plans and specifications. This role involves strategic oversight of trade partner schedules, weekly schedule analysis for ongoing projects, and the creation of integrated master schedules for all construction phases. The Director also plays a critical role in project phasing development, forensic schedule analysis of contract changes, and mentoring junior schedulers within the department.
Strategic Vision & Thought Leadership
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
EEO STATEMENT
Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.
VISA AND SPONSORSHIP
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
ABOUT US
At Okland, we exist to create remarkable experiences — not just through the projects we deliver, but in the way we show up for our clients, partners, and each other every day. We believe that how we build is just as important as what we build, and our purpose is rooted in people. Whether it's a trusted partner we’ve worked with for decades or a new team member stepping onto their first jobsite, we approach every relationship with care, clarity, and commitment.
We’re a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,200 team members and a track record of delivering some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the country — from semiconductor and healthcare facilities to professional sports venues and high-end hospitality.
Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we’ve grown steadily for over a century — now with offices in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho — and we’re entering one of the most exciting chapters in our company’s history. We’re building more than projects. We’re building careers, capabilities, and momentum for the future. And we’re looking for passionate, driven people who want to be part of it.
About This Opportunity
The Director of Scheduling leads the development and management of comprehensive construction schedules from engineering plans and specifications. This role involves strategic oversight of trade partner schedules, weekly schedule analysis for ongoing projects, and the creation of integrated master schedules for all construction phases. The Director also plays a critical role in project phasing development, forensic schedule analysis of contract changes, and mentoring junior schedulers within the department.
Strategic Vision & Thought Leadership
- Has a vision for the future and is willing to bring new ideas and innovation to the scheduling team and company.
- Define and execute a multi-year strategic roadmap for scheduling and planning in alignment with the company's 2030 growth plan.
- Position the company as a national leader in scheduling and project controls by developing scalable practices, best-in-class solutions, and data-informed risk tools.
- Lead the scheduling team to be a strategic driver of project value, not just a scheduling compliance function.
- Stay current with emerging scheduling and controls trends and competitive innovation in the AEC sector.
- Represent the firm externally at conferences, roundtables, and trainings to enhance brand perception and thought leadership.
- Oversee the enterprise-wide implementation of the SmartPM platform (or others as directed by company) resulting in real-time access to key risk metrics for project teams .
- Drive initiatives in planning, scheduling and project controls digital workflow optimization across preconstruction, operations, and field.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Preconstruction, VDC, Scheduling and Field Ops to drive seamless digital integration and field adoption.
- Break down internal silos and build repeatable, data-driven workflows within scheduling team that connect planning to measurable project outcomes and on-time project delivery.
- Lead and develop a multi-tiered department including planners, schedulers, sr. schedulers, and scheduling managers.
- Lead and grow a high-performing, geographically distributed scheduling organization that supports strategic market sector-based teams while driving consistency and innovation.
- Standardize best practices, scheduling protocols, and training across offices and teams to ensure excellence in conceptual planning, logistics, risk metrics, and schedule execution.
- Partner with HR and Learning & Development to build onboarding and career development programs for scheduling team.
- Support training and digital upskilling across the field operations team resulting in field execution excellence in scheduling management.
- Takes active role in coaching and mentoring people in the scheduling department
- Responsible for all recommendations to senior leadership and executing on all staffing decisions including hiring, promotions, terminations, etc. for scheduling dept.
- Support pursuit and proposal teams with clear, organized, accurate and scalable solutions.
- Provide leadership support in major project pursuits, CMAR interviews, and project startup.
- Collaborate with precon, project directors and business development executives to ensure client-facing proposal solutions demonstrates field-executable value.
- Produce master project CPM schedules from contract documents for a diverse range of projects.
- Maintain and oversee complex and large project schedules.
- Conduct what-if scenarios, project risk analysis, manpower histograms, percent complete and pure logic diagram reports, and other scheduling reports as necessary.
- Collaborate with trade partners to enhance commitment and feedback to the master project schedule.
- Interface with other project teams and trade partners to provide scheduling data for subcontract change requests, bid comparisons, new work item estimates, and resolution of potential schedule impacts and claims.
- Provide overall technical direction for all project schedulers, ensuring compliance with project controls, standards, and procedures.
- Maintain liaison with project management, clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders on all planning and scheduling-related items and functions, including reporting requirements, progress status, and new impacts.
- Provide on-the-job training specific to scheduling practices for on-site project management, field operations, and trade partners.
- Travel to remote job sites as needed.
- Perform additional assignments from company leadership.
- Ensure regular, timely, and predictable attendance.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Provide schedule information to project schedule auditors
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- 10 years of scheduling experience, including reading/researching blueprints, or 10 years of experience in onsite project management or superintendent experience.
- Expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling theory and P6 Pro Software.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols in the office and on the job site.
- Proficiency in principles of engineering, architectural plans, and construction cost estimation.
- Advanced knowledge of construction logic and sequencing.
- Proficiency in CPM and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) fundamentals, with the ability to develop resource-loaded schedules.
- Strong knowledge of approved methods, materials, and devices used in general building and civil construction.
- Expertise in standard scheduling and reporting specifications.
- Proficiency in project earned value applications and assessment.
- In-depth knowledge of construction production rates for primary commodities in large commercial buildings, including demolition, excavation, pile driving, paving, steel construction, formwork, concrete placement, underground utilities, and tenant improvements.
- Strong ability to read plans and specifications and develop construction approaches with limited oversight.
- Ability to develop estimates and timelines from concepts and rough ideas.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and build effective working relationships and high performing teams.
- Ability to work under deadlines and coordinate several concurrent deadlines.
- Award winning culture – consistently recognized by Best Places to Work in Arizona, Utah, and Idaho
- Competitive pay – weekly paychecks, salary, bonus incentives, 401(k) with employer match
- Holistic benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance; Paternity leave; financial literacy resources, and an Employee Assistant Program including legal and mental health support.
- Perks – tenure awards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, and paid work anniversary sabbaticals.
- Award winning work – our projects are consistently honored with recognitions from AIA, ENR, AGC, and more.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
EEO STATEMENT
Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.
VISA AND SPONSORSHIP
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.