Senior Scheduler & Claims Analyst

What We're Looking For HNTB is seeking a highly valued Senior Scheduler with claims experience to play a crucial role in supporting WSDOT NW Region's delivery of construction projects as part of their multi-billion dollar program.
These projects, which encompass fish passage projects (primarily), preservation projects, and traditional roadway infrastructure (mobility/safety/capacity) projects, are of immense importance to the region's development.
Some notable projects include SR18/I-90 interchange improvements, the I-5 Marine View Drive project, several fish passage projects within the Northwest region, and larger Design/Bid/Build interchange and fish passage projects around the region.
This position will support local WSDOT construction offices to review schedule delays and claims and will support resolution of delay related issues between contractors and WSDOT.
This person would meet and strategize with WSDOT construction staff on site and will take part in negotiations between the client and the contractor.
What You’ll Do: Works on multiple scheduling projects as a project leader or project advisor within functional teams.
Develops and maintains sustainable Enterprise level scheduling processes and procedures.
Creates complex scheduling models.
Prepares and analyzes master project/program schedule.
Oversees a database or “warehouse” of scheduling data recorded and tracked from each job.
Participates in client presentations as required.
Participates in and coordinates with other project controls areas.
Participates in labor projections in support of department staff planning.
Supports department growth by participating in business development and marketing efforts.
Provides support, guidance, or subject matter expert services in RFP development to aid in pursuit development.
Provides schedule support for claims analysis (e.
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Serves as Subject Matter Expert in VE Studies.
Analyzes contract documents/construction documents (plans and specifications) to translate scope of work, milestones, contract time, and/or construction phasing and sequencing into the schedule.
Leads the planning effort alongside Project Manager, collaborates and makes recommendations to project management team in planning the work, including developing Work-Breakdown Structure (WBS), estimating durations, and sequencing the work (hard restraints and soft restraints).
Independently develops new project schedules for complex projects using scheduling software.
Maintains project schedule including progress updates.
Communicates status of schedule and key risk areas to members of project management team.
Performs schedule risk analysis, including quantitative risk analysis.
Performs schedule analysis to include critical activities, risk areas, key milestones and significant changes to schedule.
Develops “what if” scenarios to explore alternate sequencing in order to mitigate or avoid schedule delays.
Revises forecasts and evaluates impact of delay.
Prepares reporting from schedules including EVA analysis, integration of cost and schedule.
Performs contemporaneous schedule analysis.
Performs detailed review of contractor schedule submittals, including baseline and progress update Quality controls all scheduling deliverables prepared by support staff Supports the preparation of procurement documents related to scheduling specifications.
Mentors Schedulers I, II, and III if applicable and may serve as technical lead.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Business and 9 years relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 13 years relevant experience What We Prefer: AACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or equivalent Experience preparing and/or reviewing project schedules using commercially available scheduling software 15 years experience in construction related scheduling Experience working as a client's PM/CM agent (e.
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, providing program management/construction management services), or as part of Design-Build contractor (or equivalent design and construction experience) 5-10 years of negotiations and claims analysis experience Additional Information Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about EOE including disability and vet Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Locations: Bellevue, WA (Seattle), Lacey, WA (Olympia), Seattle, WA (Downtown) .
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The approximate pay range for Washington is $120,833.
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Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.
Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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Job Type: Regular Full/Part Time: Full time Job Category: Project Controls Group ReqID: R-19952