Scheduling Manager - Mission Critical/Data Center

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Scheduling Manager to join our team!

Do you bring extensive prior mission critical construction project scheduling experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative work space? If this describes you, we encourage you to apply today.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Assist and grow regional field teams with use of scheduling tools that is consistent with Ryan and industry scheduling best practices (Fundamentals, Ryan Process, P6 software usage). 

• Ensure and participate in project teams updating project schedules accurately and frequently. 

• Assist project teams and regions with monitoring and interpreting schedule health dashboards and performance reports. 

• Assist with and/or facilitate detailed planning sessions in regional offices or jobsite locations. 

• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with Ryan project teams, subcontractors, designers, and stakeholders to get input for sequencing, manpower and durations, as it relates to overall project milestones. 

• Initiate and/or facilitate “peer review” sessions on complex or high-profile projects as determined by VP of Field Operations 

• Capture and analyze completed project schedule data to assist Data Analytics team with fostering an environment of “continuous improvement”.  

• Provide periodic and relevant information for internal communication (i.e. company intranet, training sessions or department meetings). 

• Be a resource to project construction team(s). 

• Work on special projects pertaining to the overall Scheduling Operations.  

• Remain current with new developments in the mission critical construction industry as it pertains to scheduling and communicate them to team members.  

• Exhibit leadership qualities by setting a good example of the type of behavior that is expected from all Ryan employees.  

• Lead all scheduling strategy and execution for large-scale, mission-critical Data Center projects across the United States.

• Develop, manage, and approve integrated project schedules from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.

• Provide executive-level schedule analysis, risk mitigation, and recovery planning in collaboration with project and senior leadership teams.

• Establish scheduling standards, best practices, and governance while mentoring and managing regional scheduling teams.

• Interface directly with clients, owners, and trade partners to communicate schedule status, milestones, and delivery strategies.

Job Requirements:

• Individual must have a minimum of 8 years of experience within the construction industry with a minimum of 5 years in planning and scheduling of mission critical construction projects. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. 

• Demonstratable understanding of field operations and building construction techniques. 

• Thorough understanding of planning and scheduling principles and techniques. 

• Highly knowledgeable with Primavera (P6), 4D scheduling software and MS Project are a plus. 

• In depth understanding of schedule delay analysis methods and critical path delay time extensions.

• Ability to listen, understand and assist with resolving scheduling related problems. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in individual or group situations.  

• Demonstrates leadership – effective in leading group or individual toward Ryan standard practices.  

• Initiative – must be a self-starter and complete tasks with little supervision, take a pro-active approach and develop new and innovative solutions.  

• Ability to train, mentor, motivate and communicate effectively with others. 

• Ability to travel to all regions or specific projects throughout the year. (up to 50%). 

• Ability to walk jobsites and assess project progress. 

• Positive attitude, disciplined work ethic and the ability to turn thoughts into action. 

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with Developers, Designers, Pre-Construction, Project Managers and Field Managers 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience on large scale ($500M+) ground-up projects.

• Experience working on the General Contractor side (candidates with only owners rep experience will not be a fit).

• Data Center Construction experience is