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MWH Constructors, a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Entry or Junior Level Scheduler to support our 7+year/$1.5b MWH-Webcor joint venture construction project in San Francisco, CA. 

This project is very unique in that it involves a new, cutting edge technology in the US wastewater market called Thermal Hydrolysis. This process has the following sustainability benefits:

• About half the digestive volume is needed compared to conventional anaerobic digestion, therefore a smaller treatment plant footprint.
  • The process converts biosolids from Class B into Class A which can then be used for land fertilization.
  • The biogas byproduct can be used as a renewable energy source to provide power to the plant.

When completed, this will be one of only a handful of Thermal Hydrolysis wastewater treatment plants in operation in the entire U.S.

Essential Functions

This position is a support role to the Scheduling Manager, supporting in the following aspects of construction scheduling:

• Collect information used to plan and schedule a construction project from the project team.
• Prepares plans and schedules for small and routine projects.
• Assist in development of accurate schedules using industry best practices and insight from the Scheduling Manager and project team members.
• Update project schedules in accordance with company procedures and industry best practices. Communicate results to the Scheduling Manager.
• Manage project changes and review for possible impacts with the Scheduling Manager.
• Review project schedules for compliance with company procedures, contract requirements and industry best practices. Recommend corrective actions to the Scheduling Manager where necessary.
• Assist in preparation of monthly schedule reports for projects and review with Scheduling Manager.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60 day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (15 days/year)
• Sick Leave (5 days/year)
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)

Basic Qualifications

• Four-year degree in business, engineering, construction management, or related field or equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training or equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training.
• 1-3 years of project scheduling experience covering development of small and routine schedules, schedule updating and review of progress.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and understanding of sequencing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and other normal business applications.
• Knowledgeable in Primavera scheduling/project management software (version 6 and above).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project planning experience
• Working knowledge of other scheduling software (MS Project, Asta, NetPoint, etc.)