Collects and analyzes information used to plan and schedule construction projects.
Generates forecasts, variance reports, and other documentation used to monitor and manage projects. Researches and reports on economic, legal, and other factors that may impact project success. Evaluates current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling of projects and the reduction of issues due to scheduling errors. Understands and utilizes standard planning and scheduling methodologies and tools. Prepares plans and schedules for small and routine projects.
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Check each Planner/Scheduler I - Construction skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Overseeing the safe design, construction, and maintenance of structures and environments.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the differences and similarities between civil engineering and structure engineering.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in completing civil engineering projects, including cost estimation and resource allocation.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Conducts complex calculations to ensure precise measurements of civil engineering infrastructures.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Delivers training to new employees in civil engineering procedures and techniques.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs a monitoring system to track the civil engineering process.
Skill definition-Forecasting the total costs of building a structure to prevent business loss and protect profit margin.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Compiles a list of construction estimating techniques, methods, and scopes of work.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Collects records of bid requirements, proposals, estimates, and change orders for construction projects.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Handles cost control and estimating functions relating to routine maintenance and construction.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates cost and productivity to minimize variances between estimated and actual cost.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds complete construction estimating solution to provide a good atmosphere and a cooperative approach.
Skill definition-Implementing change by transforming our organization's goals, processes, or technologies to ensure business growth and success.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Documents change management controls, procedures, and requirements.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Compiles change readiness findings to support the overall change project.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements change management programs to improve operating efficiency.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Formulates operational and business workflow changes to maximize change adoption.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes standard operating procedures to improve change and request management.
Skill definition-Developing schedule, assigning resources to tasks, managing budget, and keeping project plans on time.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the methodologies of utilizing Microsoft Project in scheduling plans.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Selects a Microsoft Project template according to the type of project assigned.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements various scheduling methods and tools in Microsoft Project software.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Facilitates project meetings to maintain the project schedule utilizing Microsoft Project.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops comprehensive project plans utilizing Microsoft Project software.
Skill definition-Accumulating necessary information from various resources to clarify the situation or make an informed business decision.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the principles and procedures of gathering information.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Determines the source of information to verify its reliability.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Uses survey results to identify areas that need improvement within our business.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Recommends improvement of our business's records retention program.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes procedures for gathering information to anticipate future customer or business needs.
Skill definition-Gathering, analyzing, and predicting patterns and structures of historical data and trends to make strategic decisions for better future outcomes.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the importance of predictive analytics as a decision-making tool for the business.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of various algorithms used in predictive analytics.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Uses statistical models to predict data patterns and identify risks and opportunities.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Provides subject matter expertise in validating models and interpreting metrics.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads predictive analytics modeling tasks to advance interests and improve operations of our business.
There are 2 hard skills for Planner/Scheduler I - Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Estimating.
9 general skills for Planner/Scheduler I - Construction, Change Management, Microsoft Project, Project Communications, etc.
9 soft skills for Planner/Scheduler I - Construction, Gathering Information, Predictive Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), etc.
While the list totals 20 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Planner/Scheduler I - Construction, he or she needs to be proficient in Gathering Information, be proficient in Predictive Analytics, and be proficient in Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
