Project Controls & Scheduling Manager

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. creates lasting solutions to strengthen communities. SRF’s engineers, planners, and designers collaborate with our clients and their partners to ensure meaningful results for the most challenging projects and enrich everyday experiences. Our award-winning projects range from designing roadways, trails, and bridges to planning statewide transportation systems, to revitalizing neighborhoods and urban spaces. At SRF, our employee-owners help shape the culture and future of our business and our communities. As a 100 percent employee-owned company, team members share in the company’s growth and prosperity and receive stock ownership on a vesting schedule for their retirement. Our culture offers frequent companywide events, clubs, and sports teams, as well as opportunities to give back to the community. SRF also provides employees with the following:

• 401(k) and company match plan, Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Competitive salaries, Paid professional certifications and memberships.
• Flex-time scheduling, Generous time-off programs, and Vacation time carry-over.
• Multiple professional development programs.

SRF’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture and success. Individual differences, life experiences, and talents drive our innovation and our approach. Everyone is welcome, differences are celebrated, and horizons are limitless.

We are seeking a full-time Project Controls & Scheduling Manager to join the growing Project Controls Group in our Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL, Madison, WI, and Fargo, ND office. As a Scheduling Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on transportation projects including Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail Transit, and complex roadway/bridge projects. A candidate located in the Minneapolis, Chicago, Madison, or Fargo metro area is preferred with a hybrid work model being available within the office location. Growth opportunities include growing the schedule team, developing new clients, training/developing younger staff, and implementing new strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with group leadership to plan and manage schedule team workload and growth.
• Prepare and maintain schedules at all project levels including conceptual, 30/60/90 percent design and during construction.
• Oversee the development of schedules for use in all areas of business lines.
• Utilize major software tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and Acumen. 
• Develop project schedules in accordance with company standards.
• Use strong interpersonal skills in client interactions.
• Ability to develop and maintain budgets for schedule work.
• Client relationships – develop, manage, and maintain client relationships.
• Marketing – identify and actively pursue project opportunities resulting in securing work. 
• Execute tactical plans and operational tasks; support staff engagement.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Related 2- or 4-year degree preferred.
• 8+ years’ relevant experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience, including 3+ years managing or leading teams, without a degree.
• Schedule certification or ability to obtain within 6 months, AACE International PSP or Project Management Institute PMI-SP preferred.
• Contractor project experience preferred.
• Prior DOT or transit agency experience in cost and schedule functions preferred.
• Ability to promote and perform in a team environment and demonstrated experience mentoring and coaching staff.
• Ability to write Basis of Schedule to AACE International standards.
• Ability to manage schedule efforts for transportation projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to successfully lead client engagements.

Salary: $125,000 - $160,000

Compensation is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, job location, internal equity, market analysis, and specific qualifications relevant to the role.

SRF Consulting Group values diverse talent and global experience. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for new employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected, acknowledged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our diversity drives our innovation; our inclusivity drives our approach. We encourage ALL qualified people to apply.

We will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of hair style or texture -race, genetic testing, military status or unfavorable discharge, citizenship or work authorization status, pregnancy, arrest/conviction and expunged or sealed convictions, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, gender identity or expression, status about public assistance, or any other protected class.