Job Description

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA;  Richmond, CA; Salt Lake City, UT.

As a Construction Scheduler , you will be working in the industrial sector where you will be responsible for scheduling complex construction projects, including equipment installations, structural steel support construction, process piping installation, earth work, and civil foundations and pilings. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder's reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Find out more at

What you’ll be doing:
You will serve as a crucial member of the project team, working closely with superintendents, project managers, estimators, and field leadership to create, plan, schedule, monitor, and control all project activities to provide transparency in the work.

Construction Schedulers at Harder perform the following daily tasks:

• Work with internal and external construction teams to manage weekly updates, including 3-week and 6-week look ahead schedules
• Produce reports including but not limited to PAS, Float Trend, Resource Graphs, and schedule health reports
• Understand and analyze WBS structure and im plement and navigate proper schedule structures
• Utilize pull planning and the last planner process to optimize scheduling
• Develop indicators for internal and external stakeholders
• Advise and monitor critical pathways using advanced project management software such as Primavera P6
• Proactively gather necessary project data to represent the progress of the project deliverables
• Alert the project management team in the event of any major deviations from the project schedule
• Provide expert guidance and assistance to resolve complex project control issues, interface with clients, attend regular meetings, and present relevant reports
• Utilize extensive knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction terminology to develop and maintain critical path logic networks, leveraging historical data for future planning and forecasting.
• Additional tasks as needed and assigned by the project team  

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Previous experience with Primavera (P6) scheduling software
• Ability to develop and maintain a properly phased and logic ties P6 construction schedule
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel
• Extreme attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks on an ongoing basis
• High level of organization
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Comfortable in construction environments
• Ability to analyze data to make informed decisions
• Capable of adapting quickly to changes in project scope

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling, preferably a fast paced environment
• Microsoft Certified Professional is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
• Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
• Profit sharing
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
• Team environment that promotes individual growth

HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check. 

No recruiters. No phone calls, please.

About Harder
Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder’s commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.

It is Harder’s policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test, background checks, reference checks, and as required by law, regardless of citizenship or national origin, documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.

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