Job Description

SUMMARY

Walsh Mechanical Contractors is a company that prides its reputation on high quality, professionalism and innovation. We are seeking a scheduling professional to provide a key role in the organization to implement and maintain a schedule management system within a multi-trade Commercial Mechanical Contractor. Extreme attention to detail, clear communication, organization, and prioritization skills will be needed to excel in this role. We are looking for candidates that will represent our Company with the same degree of excellence that we strive to provide our customers and clients every day. Must have construction project scheduling experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review client project schedules for feasibility of company scope within project milestones for projects in bid. Identify and report areas of concerns to Estimating team
• Maintain manpower projections for current projects as well as projects in the bid process
• Determine and report to management work level needs across company departments
• Interact with customers and project managers to design and develop project schedules for awarded projects
• Interact with project team to define scope of work to develop and update detailed schedules, cost information and identification of variances from original plan
• Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas
• Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend work-around
• Suggest management of risks affecting project profit, costs, schedules, and client relations
• Support project management team to maintain timely and effective change management processes, procedures, and systems
• Assist project team to develop and maintain periodic status reports to keep management informed on project progress
• Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules
• Coordinate with CAD departments and Fabrication Shops to maintain schedule based on field needs
• Forecast raw material requirements based on schedule and project needs
• Maintain short interval schedules working with project managers, superintendents, and field foremen
• Attend weekly project management meetings and maintain meeting minutes

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook a must
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project required
• Knowledge of commercial HVAC industry a plus, willing to train the right individual
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills required
• Ability to effectively problem solve and work independently or within a group is essential
• Ability to edit and proof documents with accuracy required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Approximately 75% of the job requires sitting at a computer while the other 25% will involve collaboration with members of internal staff or external clients.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in the main office location as well as occasional travel to and from local client sites.

BUSINESS/OFFICE HOURS

Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Position may require early mornings or late evenings based on project deadlines.

Our Holiday schedule typically mimics the holiday schedule of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local 17 – Boston area union which usually results in 10 holiday days off.

COMPENSATION

Exceptional benefit package and competitive salary commensurate with experience.

OUR IDEAL PERSON WILL HAVE ALL THESE IN ADDITION TO EVERYTHING LISTED ABOVE:

• OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATION SKILLS in addition to maintaining an open line of communication with employees throughout the organization, you'll demonstrate excellent communication skills, including good phone and email etiquette.
• APPRECIATION FOR DIVERSITY to demonstrate respect and highly value the variety of cultures and talents.
• INNOVATION; Although we have a great team and effective processes in place, we feel that there is always room for improvement, and we'll look to you to be creative as you partner with stakeholders to evaluate our operations, solve ongoing issues, and develop even better systems.
• STRONG APTITUDE for learning and developing new systems and programs.
• GO THE EXTRA MILE Ability to work long hours as needed.
• WORK MANAGEMENT Possesses the ability to work in a high paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Job Type/Classification: Full-Time (Exempt)

Minimum Experience: 2+ years in a similar role

Reports To: VP Operations + Business Development

Company Description

Walsh Mechanical Contractors is a family owned, full-service mechanical contractor headquartered 15 miles south of Boston in Abington, MA. We perform work in eastern New England, most visibly in and around the Boston area. Established in 1918, our industry knowledge and our range of client services have established us as one of the area's most respected specialty contractors. Our ability to innovate while creating successful solutions stems from our superb planning, our industry leading improvement initiatives and our utilization of state-of-the-art equipment and systems used throughout our operations.