Information Technology Jobs in Method North Carolina

Project Scheduler (BB Civils)

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As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays

Summary

This is a regional position, but is a support role for all projects in the SE Region. The role will require assisting in pre-construction scheduling for our "Work Winning" and "Business Development" teams in Wilmington, NC. The role will also require travel to various project sites to assist in schedule baselining, schedule updates, schedule workshops, etc. Lastly, the role will require project engineering assistance in the research and analysis of the contract documents required to establish accurate activity durations and schedule logic. This includes quantity takeoffs, production analysis, and research of project phasing and schedule driven project requirements.

Essential Functions

• Must know all aspects of scheduling software (P6 a must and MS Project a plus);
• Must have served in the role of a full time scheduler for at least 2 years (5 is ideal), and must have been the lead on a project schedule for at least 2 projects where submissions to the Owner / Client were required.
• Must have a firm understanding of Highway construction including traffic management and phasing;
• Must have firm understanding of contract requirements for CPM Schedules for DOT projects and Unit Price quantity driven scheduling techniques and cost loading.
• The role will require designation as the "scheduling representative" listed in DOT contracts.
• Lastly, the role will require assistance to project engineering tasks such as quantity takeoffs, production analysis, cost tracking, etc.

Additional Requirements

The candidate should have served in a Project Engineering and / or Project Management role on highway projects for 5 years prior to dedicating themselves to scheduling.

About Us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

Additional Job Information

General Summary:

Provides friendly, knowledgeable, and prompt support for customers to achieve the required performance outcomes. Coordinate’s effortsof service, management, and administrative teams.Manages pest control routes through service scheduling (regular services, extra services, new starts). Monitors schedule throughout the day to improve efficiencies and keep schedulesproductive. Follows up with customers to check satisfaction. Evaluates new pest control customers’ needs, proposes properpest control solutions, and closes sales. Serves as back-up support in absence of administrative personnel.

To qualify for employment individuals must meet the basic qualifications and be able to perform the required competencies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help people with disabilities perform in this position.

Basic Qualifications – Required:

• Read, write, speak,and comprehend English
• At least 18 years of age
• Legal to work inthe U.S.
• Possess a high school diplomaor G.E.D.
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Available to work required days and times
• Free of any illegal drug use; zero tolerance drug policy

Basic Qualifications – Preferred:

• 2-year college degree
• 1+ year’s successful experience in an office environment

Required Credentials/Certifications(s):

• Attend Registered Technician School within the first 75 days
• Pass the QualityPro exam within6 months of hire
• MCP (Microsoft CertifiedProfessional) or otherMS certification not required, but preferred

Required Knowledge:

• Reading, writing and speaking English,and basic mathematics
• Communicationtechnologies such as email and web
• Organizing and prioritizing tasks and time
• Common business software(word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, web)
• Common office equipmentsuch as copiers,printers, faces, computers, etc.
• Proficient in serviceand sales scheduling software (PestPac and Sales CRM)

Required Skills:

• Reading, writing, arithmetic
• Organizing and managingtime
• Receiving incoming customercalls
• Calming upset customers and resolving theirissues
• Data entry and database management
• Scheduling services using scheduling software
• Typing 70 words per minute

Required Physical Abilities:

• Sit, hear, touch, talk, write,type, see close up, and use computermonitor and keyboard

Required Competencies:

Routing Support

• Scheduled regular and initial services
• Updates schedules for maximum efficiency
• Manages initial serviceschedules, contracts, and completes paperwork
• Takes calls requesting extra services and schedules appropriately

Sales Supports

• Receives calls from prospective customers, defines their pest control needsand sets up sales inspector appointments
• Telemarketing activities October through March

Information Flow

• Serves as liaisonbetween customers, PMPs,sales, and administrative teams

Collections

• Makes calls, texts,and emails to collect past due amountsand update paymentinformation

Service Support

• Identifies and communicates serious problems to management
• Follows up to ensure satisfactory service (1 call resolution)
• Produces information and summarizes activities for reports

Reception

• Assists with telephone answering as necessary due to administrative absence or high call volumes

Teamwork

• Attends and participates in company trainingmeetings
• Assists in trainingfellow CSAs and others as requested

Technical

• Effectively utilizes IT, hardware, and software programs used in the company, and coaches others.

Others

• Performs other duties as required
• Works required Saturdays

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Base salary depending on experience level.
• Annual and project-based bonuses
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (depending on candidate preference), along with inclusive benefits package
• Very strong project pipeline and family-oriented culture – clear progression potential.

Areas of expertise include: ground-up commercial, K-12, healthcare, or government

The Project Manager will lead the project team and have overall responsibility for the success of assigned project(s) with a focus on budgeting, planning, scheduling, quality, and relationship with owners and subcontractors

Select Responsibilities:

• Work with project team to ensure timely completion and accuracy of project information and targets
• Organize and participate in project meetings with staff, owners, architects, and trade partners
• Prepare contracts and change orders in a timely fashion
• Prepare and communicate monthly variance cost/budget reports to the management team
• Provide oversight for all phases of construction, including safety, staffing, and ensuring contract documents are being followed and work is on schedule and within budget
• Foster strong partnership with owner to help the firm continue building on their 80% repeat business with current clients
• Produce and assist in close-out documentation

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or other relevant discipline
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the multifamily and commercial construction industries
• Successfully managed multiple projects to completion with values ranging from $10M-$60M
• Ability to organize, analyze, and problem solve challenges when they occur on assigned projects
• Effective communication and ability to build/foster strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders