Project Scheduler at Forage

South Bay, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Geotechnical, Civil Construction, Environmental Remediation, InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent experience
Two plus years of construction scheduling experience and have previously developed, created, and maintained at least two electronic schedules for projects similar in nature
Hands-on experience using Primavera (P6) is required. Primavera training and/or Primavera advanced training preferred
Proficient in Excel, Primavera (P6), and project controls software
Strong knowledge of construction tech, codes, and standards
Familiar with cost control for EPC, JV, Lump Sum, T&M, and Maintenance projects
Skilled in resource/cost loading and earned value management

Responsibilities

Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors, and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction
Develop and maintain resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items, and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the projects
Develop schedule logic and realistic activity durations
Analyze available manpower and resources, commodity charts, trends, schedule variations, schedule performance, and schedule forecast
Assess the impact(s) of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates
Apply vast knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts to develop and maintain critical path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting
Resource load by assigning specific resources (such as personnel, equipment, or materials) to various tasks or activities within the project schedule to ensure that the right resources are allocated to the right tasks at the right time, optimizing resource utilization and avoiding overallocation or underallocation
Cost load to track and manage project costs over time, ensuring that the project stays within budget
Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems
May interface with clients, attend regular meetings
Build schedules with input from Project Managers including converting MS Project schedules to Primavera
Conduct critical path analysis for project schedules
Develop and maintain project schedules to support planned outages
Schedule work activities, using the Critical Path Maintenance Management System
Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed

Skills

Project Scheduling

Primavera P6

MS Project

Critical Path Method

Resource Loading

Schedule Analysis

Earned Value Management

Progress Tracking

Milestone Management

Procurement Scheduling

Manpower Analysis

Schedule Forecasting

Forage

Offers virtual job simulations for students

About Forage

Forage creates virtual job simulations that allow students to experience a typical day in various roles across different industries. These simulations help students develop practical career skills and build confidence, making them more employable. The platform is self-paced and accessible for free, enabling students to learn at their convenience. Forage serves two main groups: students, who gain valuable experience, and employers, who use the platform to showcase their industry and roles, making hiring more inclusive. Unlike many competitors, Forage focuses on providing these simulations at no cost to students while charging employers for the service. The goal is to bridge the gap between education and career success, democratizing access to job opportunities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$35.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Consulting, EducationIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Equity compensation plan

Home office setup stipend

Access to office space in Sydney and Melbourne (or London depending on country)

Flexible work schedule

20 days of paid vacation leave

Access to an employee assistance program and a professional development fund

18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for the primary caregiver and 8 weeks of parental leave for the non-primary caregiver

Full paid day off to celebrate a holiday of choice

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Standard Bank may impact Forage's market share.

EAB acquisition could lead to strategic changes misaligned with Forage's model.

Rapid AI advancements may challenge Forage's current virtual training offerings.

Differentiation

Forage offers free, open-access virtual job simulations with leading global companies.

The platform provides self-paced, on-demand learning, enhancing accessibility for students.

Forage bridges education and career success, focusing on practical skills and employability.

Upsides

Forage raised $25 million in Series B funding to expand globally.

Partnerships with firms like Latham & Watkins enhance Forage's industry credibility.

Growing demand for virtual internships boosts Forage's market potential.

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