Simulation engineer Jobs in Pasadena, CA

Schedule Engineer

Supporting Whiting-Turner Schedule Manager with group and project specific responsibilities. Development of pursuit and proposal schedules. Development of master project schedules. Development of detailed construction schedules. Data entry of activities, durations, and sequences (predecessors / successors) into Primavera. Schedule development is done in Oracle Primavera scheduling software (training provided by Whiting-Turner). The potential candidate will also be expected to become familiar with other schedule software platforms. Schedule management and controls. Schedule updating process collecting progress and incorporating into scheduling software. Reporting Preparing schedule update reports and graphics per Contract requirements. Schedule analysis Developing and analyzing the impact issues have on the project schedule. Collecting scheduling metrics and creating spreadsheets / data bases to interpret and visualize the data. Technical Review Reviewing the project schedule's quality and performance (health). Data mining Mining data from as-built schedule for historical metrics. Estimating Performing square footage and quantity take-offs, as needed. Cost loading of schedule activities and maintaining the cost information through the updating process. Management of Whiting-Turner's schedule database and Primavera software. If the potential candidate is assigned to a project site, they will have the following responsibilities in addition to those listed above. Attending project meetings WT, Owner, Subcontractor. Walking the project site to independently confirm the project team's assessment of progress and completion of schedule activities. Collecting information from lean scheduling meetings and using the information to update the CPM.

Required Skills

Basic Qualifications

1. College Degree:

• Construction Management or Engineering (civil, industrial, mechanical, construction)

2. Course Work:

• In addition to the standard classes to support the engineering discipline, the following are recommended (but will not automatically disqualify a candidate if not taken)
• Class in either estimating or scheduling
• Alternatively, a general construction management class with exposure to estimating or scheduling
• An industrial engineering process class (for industrial engineers)

3. Experience:

• Any exposure to construction or manufacturing is recommended. 0 - 10 years of experience
• Experience can be as an intern or as summer employment working for a general contractor or construction manager
• Working for a trade contractor (carpenter, electrician, ) helping to install the work
• Scheduling experience or participation in the construction scheduling process is helpful for the position but does not disqualify a candidate
• Internships in a non-construction related field will be considered if the candidate expresses a solid interest working in the construction industry.
• Summer classes and school related summer work are acceptable

4. Interests - Professional (do not need to have interest in all):

• Construction and participating in the building process
• Scheduling and project controls
• Information systems and data analytics
• Business intelligence and visualizations
• Risk analysis
• Emerging technology for construction application

5. Software Experience:

• CPM schedule software experience (Primavera P6 is a bonus)
• Typical MS Office suite of programs Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Collaborative platforms like MS Teams, Google Hang-Out, Zoom, Go-To (any other video conferencing)
• Other pluses: Database management

Travel

• Day trips to support project teams within the assigned operating group
• 12 - 24 month assignments to a single project, either
• Within the employees assigned operating group's region, or
• For an opportunity, outside the operating group's region, the operating group leader believes is beneficial for the employee's growth and development

The Company's salary ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, level and location. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, applicant's abilities and market and business considerations. The annual base salary range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The foregoing information reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of available compensation to which employees may be entitled including but not limited to profit sharing, stock appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, and other compensations/benefits, which are dependent upon various factors including but not limited to years of service, location, performance, etc.

Salary Range

$74,000.00 - $240,000.00