Job Description

About PARIC

Since 1979, PARIC has been a leader in general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. As one of the largest, privately-held companies in the Midwest, we are committed to investing in our communities and building lasting client relationships.

At PARIC, our employees operate in alignment with our core values, ensuring a safe, client-focused approach that delivers excellence on every project. We hire top talent, provide cutting-edge tools and training and turn our clients’ visions into reality.

PARIC’s Core Values

POWER OF ONE TEAM – Because people are the force behind every success. We have unity in purpose and diversity in talent.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS – Because surpassing all expectations is so profoundly satisfying. This commitment to excellence extends to every employee and to every project.

ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY – Because we build more than buildings. We give our time, talents and resources to a range of community efforts.

DOING WHAT WE SAY – Because as the adage says: “You’re only as good as your word.” If we say something is going to happen, it will happen.

RELENTLESS EVOLUTION – Because if you’re not learning from your mistakes, you’re not growing. We embrace positive change, face challenges head-on and get even better with every project.

Position: Scheduling Manager

Position Description:

The Scheduling Manager will develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules with an average project value of $250M per year while supporting bid and proposal efforts. In addition, the Scheduling Manager will analyze trends and risks, reporting variances and opportunities to operations and management.

The Scheduling Manager is responsible for developing, monitoring, and reporting construction schedules within the company, as well as reviewing schedules prepared by external contractors. The Scheduling Manager must be familiar with construction logistics, techniques, materials, equipment, crew sizing, and sequencing, and must possess strong communication and leadership skills. Expertise with Primavera P6 is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Lead planning meetings and scheduling workshops with project teams.
• Work with Project Managers to create, document, and gain approval for Baseline Schedules.
• Collect and input project updates; analyze changes to critical paths and recommend improvements.
• Forecast future performance based on current data and production rates.
• Identify schedule risks and communicate them proactively
• Create “what-if” scenarios and workaround plans when needed.
• Document changes and conditions to support claim avoidance
• Perform schedule peer reviews and audits.
• Integrate cost and labor tracking into project schedules.
• Support continuous improvement in scheduling processes.
• Provide on-the-job scheduling training to team members.
  
  

Additional Expectations:

• Champion safety as a top priority and model safe behaviors on project sites.
• Maintain strong attendance and meet all project deadlines.
• Build strong, positive relationships internally and externally.
• Support the company’s matrix organization format and overall goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of scheduling or related construction experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong knowledge of construction logistics, sequencing, materials, equipment, and crew sizing.
• Industrial construction experience preferred.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 (including cost/resource loading).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and analyze complex project documents and data trends.
  
  

Preferred:

• Earned Value Management (EVM) or productivity analysis experience is a plus.
• Ability to forecast project performance and identify schedule risks.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.
  
  

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.