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Formed in 2021 through the combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, PULSE Integration, and QC Software, KPI brings together decades of material handling and systems integration experience - rooted in material handling integration dating back to 1971. From initial design through go-live and ongoing support, KPI delivers engineered solutions that blend automated technologies (MHE, robotics, conveyor, ASRS, AMR/AGV) with intelligent warehouse execution software to optimize productivity, increase fulfillment speed, and build operational resilience for clients.\nPosition Summary\nThe Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, analyzing, and maintaining project schedules during the sales, estimating, and proposal development phases of the project lifecycle. This role partners closely with Business Development, Estimating, Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams to develop realistic execution schedules that support bid strategies, customer proposals, resource planning, and project delivery commitments.\nThe Project Scheduler plays a critical role in identifying schedule risks and opportunities, validating project timelines, and ensuring that proposed schedules align with organizational capabilities and customer requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong scheduling expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions in a fast-paced proposal environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nProposal and Bid Schedule Development\nDevelop detailed proposal schedules for new business opportunities. \nCreate project execution schedules based on scope, estimates, historical performance data, and resource availability. \nDevelop schedule narratives and milestone plans to support customer proposals and bid submissions. \nCollaborate with Estimating and Operations teams to determine logical activity sequencing and project durations. \nEstablish project milestones, critical path activities, and major deliverables. \nSchedule Analysis and Risk Assessment\nPerform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis on proposal schedules. \nIdentify schedule risks, constraints, assumptions, and opportunities. \nConduct schedule sensitivity and what-if analyses to support bid strategy decisions. \nEvaluate customer-required schedules and recommend achievable alternatives when necessary. \nAssess schedule impacts associated with scope, resource, procurement, and construction assumptions. \nEstimating and Cost Integration\nSupport estimating teams by aligning schedule assumptions with labor and cost estimates. \nDevelop schedule-driven resource forecasts and manpower loading curves. \nAssist in evaluating schedule acceleration or compression scenarios. \nProvide schedule input for contingency and risk assessments. \nSupport development of cash flow projections and execution timelines. \nStakeholder Collaboration\nPartner with Business Development, Proposal Managers, Estimators, Engineers, Procurement, and Operations personnel. \nParticipate in proposal reviews, strategy meetings, and bid development sessions. \nPresent schedule assumptions, risks, and recommendations to leadership and customers as required. \nSupport customer discussions regarding project execution strategies and milestone commitments. \nSchedule Governance and Standards\nEnsure schedules comply with company scheduling standards, PMO guidelines, and customer requirements. \nMaintain schedule templates, historical schedule databases, and best practices. \nSupport continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling processes and tools. \nAssist with schedule audits and schedule quality assessments. \nTransition to Project Execution\nSupport project handoff activities from Sales and Estimating to Project Management and Project Controls teams. \nEnsure approved proposal schedules are effectively transitioned into execution schedules. \nDocument assumptions, risks, and schedule basis of estimate information for project teams. \nRequirements\nPreferred Qualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. \nEquivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. \nExperience\n3+ years of project scheduling, project controls, estimating support, or project planning experience. \nExperience supporting proposals, bids, capital projects, manufacturing projects, engineering projects, construction projects, or EPC projects preferred. \nExperience developing schedules during project initiation, proposal, or estimating phases strongly preferred. \nTechnical Skills\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Project/Primavera P6. \nStrong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting. \nUnderstanding of: \nWork Breakdown Structures (WBS) \nCritical Path Method (CPM) \nResource Loading \nProject Lifecycle Management \nSchedule Risk Analysis \nCost and Schedule Integration \nBaseline Schedule Development \nProposal and Bid Processes \nCore Competencies\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills \nExcellent organizational and planning abilities \nAbility to interpret technical scopes of work \nStrong communication and presentation skills \nAttention to detail \nCollaboration and stakeholder management \nStrategic thinking \nAbility to manage multiple proposals simultaneously \nRisk identification and mitigation planning \nPreferred Qualifications\nPMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Certification \nProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification \nAACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certification \nExperience working within a PMO, Project Controls, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or EPC environment \nKnowledge of schedule risk assessment and Monte Carlo analysis tools \nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nOn-time completion of proposal schedules \nAccuracy of project duration forecasts \nSchedule quality and compliance scores \nIdentification and mitigation of schedule risks \nProposal support responsiveness \nSuccessful transition of schedules into project execution \nStakeholder satisfaction \nBenefits\nMedical Insurance \nDental Insurance \nVision Insurance \nHealth Care Concierge Service 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