ABOUT THE COMPANY
At Aegis, our purpose is clear: to create raving fans through expert innovation in intralogistics. Our team combines innovative thinking with deep industry expertise to deliver solutions for projects of all sizes, throughputs, and complexities.
Aegis Sortation is a leader in the intralogistics technology and innovation space. Our expertise spans E-Commerce, Freight and Parcel, and Warehouse and Distribution. As a prime integrator, we have a team capable of conceptualizing and laying out complex systems, and completing detailed design engineering, procurement, and field installation across various project platforms. Our commitment to integrating excellence throughout the project life cycle sets us apart, delivering automation solutions to businesses ranging from local service providers to international logistics giants.
JOB SUMMARY
The Corporate Scheduler is responsible for the full development project schedules, project resource planning, and reporting both internal and to the customer. This including compliance with all aspects of the project timeline, budget, and specifications while also addressing our clients’ needs and requests. The Corporate Scheduler will work with a cross-functional team of project managers, department heads, and team leads to ensure successful, profitable and on time projects for customers. The Corporate Scheduler must have the ability to work with little supervision. This includes managing the timeline, scope, and updates for all projects. Corporate Schedulers must execute all work in accordance with the company’s project management guidelines. The Corporate Scheduler will work in the Project Management department and report to the Vice President of Project Management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, primary corporate summary schedules, and other reports needed by the project and leadership teams.
- Work directly with the project management teams to monitor and update the schedules on a regular basis.
- Assist in planning and resource allocation efforts of the project teams and the company.
- Assist the sales and estimating team for resource planning and pricing.
- Work with the Aegis PM teams and subcontractors on project schedule development and updates
- Establish Aegis schedule templates and work instructions.
- Run and coordinate regular project status meetings both internally and with the customer.
- Assist in negotiation of change orders and contract regarding schedules.
- Develop and implement the best tools and practices for project scheduling using the latest industry technologies.
- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with the project team.
- Develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with the client to promote common interests, foster mutual respect and further client confidence and trust in the company.
- Conduct meetings with Customer as needed/required including meeting minutes.
- Ensure Customer deliverables such as schedule updates are provided as required.
- Travel to the project site from time to time as needed.
- Identify critical issues in schedules and assist in the development of improvement procedures.
- Provide project status reports.
- Work with Aegis project managers and field teams for weekly progress updates.
- Resolve open issues with the project team.
- Resolve open issues with the customer including monitoring customer feedback and work to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Embrace and work in a manner that is in alignment with the Aegis core values
- Professionalism: Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Everyone is accountable for their work. Above all, respect others.
- Customer Focus: Always work to exceed customer expectations.
- Collaboration: Share ideas; train and mentor others to your level. Improve one another.
- Take it Personal: Complete every task as if your reputation depends on it. Because it does!
- Make it Better: Ask yourself, “What can I do to make our company better?”
- Open Minded: Look at the possibilities and think outside the box. Embrace change.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Ability to travel and work on project sites throughout the US.
- Self-Starter with proven organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong Oral and Written Communication.
- Strong leadership capabilities.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to develop detailed schedules in Microsoft Project and other scheduling software.
- Ability to develop detailed schedules that incorporate progress tracking, resource loading, critical path analysis, and other critical functions.
- Ability to develop multiple overall summaries including but not limited to a corporate summary schedule to be reviewed the Aegis Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
- Ability to develop solutions to scheduling and other project issues.
- Ability to analyze progress and determine issues in the schedule in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
- 3+ years’ experience in Project Scheduling and Planning (preferred).
- Experience managing a department or focused work team.
- Experience with high level scheduling.
- Experience working with customers in planning and troubleshooting issues.
- Experience in coordinating department activities with other departments.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Time spent on active job sites include subject to noise, being in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical power and control systems, and high places.
- Personal Protective Equipment required at active job sites.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
- Travel required as needed.
- Agree and adhere to the company’s employee handbook.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of Aegis Sortation to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Aegis Sortation will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
