Scheduler

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $150M professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting to a myriad of markets and industries. Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do, continuously learn, and take pride in your work.

Vertex is looking for an entry-level scheduler to join our Project Controls team, working on a variety of projects including High Rise Office and residential towers, sports arenas, schools, retail developments, hospitals and infrastructure projects.

• Work closely with the Project Team to develop, maintain and manage multiple project schedules; to include periodic tracking and status updates
• Reviewing project documents including drawings and specifications
• Assist in the creation of comprehensive schedules, utilizing Critical Path Methodology (CPM), resource and cost loading as necessary
• Prepare schedule submittal for conformance with contracts
• Review critical path, cost loading, schedule content, use of relationships and lag, constraints and milestones
• Construction claims analysis including as-built schedule preparation, schedule analysis, document review and organization, key issue analysis, graphic exhibits and input to expert reports
• Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, able
  to proactively monitor own progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure
  work product produced by self or in collaboration with other assigned team
  members is consistently high quality
• Support assigned Supervisor in monitoring of all relevant data such as individual
  utilization performance vs target, client deadlines, accurate and timely timesheet
  data, etc.
• Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals as set forth by
  company leadership
• Coordinate and support other team members as assigned, with emphasis on
  positivity and in support of a culture that is empowered to execute
• Collaborate with other team members in a manner that assists with rapid
  identification and escalation to Supervisor of any client, team member or
  operational challenges

• BS in Engineering, Building Construction, Technology or Science related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience on construction sites preferred, but not required
• Understanding of CPM (Critical Path Method) concepts
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project preferred
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and communication skills
• Field construction experience is a plus
• Committed to quality, integrity and an ability to organize work independently and with teams

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in providing reliable work product review as assigned
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers and
• Supervisors, and clients, subcontractors, and vendors as assigned
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated self-awareness and flexibility in working with a variety of personalities and work styles (colleagues, clients, Assigned Supervisors)
• Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions

The annualized pay range for this role is $65,000 to $90,000 per year. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks.  We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees).  Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

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

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at [email protected].

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.