Senior Planning and Scheduling Manager

JE Dunn Construction
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
2555 Cumberland Parkway Southeast (Show on map)
Apr 19, 2025
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiringinspired people, giving theminteresting and challenging work, enabling them withinnovative tools, and letting themshare in the company's rewards, we've found asustainable way to growin our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, andwe need inspired people like youto join us in our pursuit of building perfection. Role Summary The Senior Planning & Scheduling Manager will complete most complex activities to prepare project schedules for projects of all sizes and provide team leadership. This position will be responsible for guiding scheduling construction sequencing, developing and delivering training, and supervising critical path analysis. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes most decisions and consults with supervisor as needed. Career Path: Planning & Scheduling Director Key Role Responsibilities - Core PLANNING & SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT FAMILY - CORE Facilitates and incorporates the use of Lean principles and pull planning during schedule development and project construction. Creates bid and proposal schedules to assist Marketing and Operations managers. Leads detailed critical path analysis for problem projects and root cause analysis for issues. Assists with procurement and supervision of scheduling consultants to meet specific project requirements. Reviews schedules to ensure conformation to current best practice standards and project requirements and communicates applicable review comments. Guides the efforts for planning and scheduling group development of best practice standards, including leadership roles in department objective plans. Maintains or exceeds required reimbursability and ensures direct reports do the same. Supports Lean and Pull Planning sessions by ensuring the CPM master schedule is aligned with pull plan results. May also lead and facilitate the Pull Planning sessions, as required by project needs. Leads and supports Change Management delays and claims (compensable and non-compensable, excusable, and non-excusable, etc.). Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn's policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization. Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core SENIOR PLANNING & SCHEDULING MANAGER In addition, this position will be responsible for the following: Responsible for leading production planning and material planning for the business unit. Provides insights to future capacity and supply constraints, risks, and opportunities within the business unit and with key partners. Drives standardization and implement global best practices for Planning and Scheduling with focus on schedule optimization within the department. Plans, manages and implements the planning and scheduling program and manages larger teams for assigned business unit. Assists in the development of project-specific planning and scheduling budgets. Develops positive working relationships with internal and external clients, including Owners, business partners, manufacturer's reps and third party consultants. Provides periodic review and recommendations to refine Company planning and scheduling program and best practices. Develops and supports company-wide planning and scheduling initiatives. Helps provide timely statistical information and status on all planning and scheduling to senior management. Leads discussion on planning and scheduling related matters in pre-construction and operational meetings. Collaborates with marketing team on related presentations and marketing activities. Collaborates with other planning and scheduling management nationwide to monitor trends and share lessons learned. Creates planning and scheduling related training programs and classes for Operations and Field staff within the Region. Collaborates with Planning and Scheduling leadership team in working with marketing to supply planning and scheduling information for project proposals. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner Communication skills, verbal and written - Advanced Proficiency in MS Office - Advanced Knowledge of work activity sequencing, scheduling concepts and best practices, with the ability to effectively communicate opportunities for improvement - Advanced Ability to recognize schedule sequencing areas of concern and opportunities where sequencing improvements can occur - Advanced Ability to lead internal scheduling training classes Knowledge of all types of construction projects and delivery methods - Advanced Ability to provide performance management feedback Knowledge of critical path analysis for time extension requests, along with how to effectively deal with Change Management delays and claims (compensable and non-compensable, excusable and non-excusable) Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications - Advanced Proficiency in scheduling software - Advanced Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy - Advanced Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization Ability to effectively collaborate as a team, both internally and externally Ability to effectively lead and support Change Management delays and claims Education Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred) In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Experience 10+ years planning and scheduling experience (Required) 5+ years people management experience (Preferred) 2+ years financial management experience (Preferred) 2+ years scheduling software management experience (Preferred) Working Environment Valid and unrestricted drivers license required Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds May require periods of travel and/or relocation Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold) Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling Benefits Information The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details. Click here for benefits details. JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace. JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request toaccommodations@jedunn.com JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.