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Dowbuilt

Builds custom homes for private clients

Project Scheduling Specialist

Full-Time
$85k - $130k/yr+ 3% employer 401(k) contribution + Annual tool stipend
Mid
Bachelor's
New York, NY, USA
In PersonSome nationwide travel to job sites may be required; less than 10% of time.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • An undergraduate degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Project and critical path scheduling methodology.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Reliable transportation to travel to and from work and job sites safely and on time.
  • Must comply with Dowbuilt’s drug and alcohol policy.
  • Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
  • Ability to operate a computer and office equipment and remain stationary for 50% of the time.
  • Ability to frequently communicate with employees and clients and exchange accurate information.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate scheduling activities across projects and stakeholders; prepare, monitor, and update overall project schedules using Microsoft Project Online and established guidelines and policies.
  • Run regular schedule update meetings with project teams to assess conflicts in schedule logic and risks to the critical path and deadlines.
  • Prepare accurate schedule update reports identifying short- and long-term resource requirements, critical path drivers, and project risks; coordinate planning, identify conflicts, and offer solutions.
  • Apply critical path scheduling and construction sequencing; use company templates to incorporate project-specific tasks, milestones, calendars, and schedule constraints.
  • Develop understanding of the design process, construction planning, and procurement for the residential market and incorporate these processes into project schedules.
  • Integrate subcontractor and supplier schedules into master schedules and update them regularly.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Scheduling, project teams, and stakeholders to develop and document scheduling and planning best practices.
  • Train project engineers, project managers, and superintendents to update and maintain schedules in Microsoft Project, and provide troubleshooting support.
  • Participate in internal project reviews as requested.
  • Assist with other scheduling department functions, including developing standard operating procedures.
  • Support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Collaborate with project build teams to create, monitor, and update schedules using Microsoft Project.
  • Generate and distribute schedule update reports identifying controlling issues and risks to project progress.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with applications such as Smartsheet, Egnyte, Slack, and Asana.

About the company

Dowbuilt builds custom, high-end homes for private clients across the United States, working with architects to turn individually designed residences into finished buildings. Its projects range from city residences to homes on island and mountain sites, with construction tailored to each design rather than a standard house plan. The company works with homeowners and design partners throughout construction, and also undertakes improvements to existing residences through a dedicated special projects team. Clients hire Dowbuilt for residential construction and project delivery, including on-site supervision and coordination of specialist trades. Founded in 1980, Dowbuilt is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, WA

Founded

1980

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What believers are saying

  • Dowbuilt interns explore specialist work: learning covers digital construction, estimating and safety, according to location and interests.
  • Dowbuilt supports field employees' equipment costs: its careers page specifies tool stipends.
  • Dowbuilt has work beyond building commissions: tailored maintenance plans include recurring seasonal care for residences.

What critics are saying

  • Dowbuilt's Hanalei pay range needs context: new finish carpenters typically start below the advertised $50-$60 hourly range's midpoint.
  • Dowbuilt's San Francisco foremen must secure work proactively: they flag scheduling gaps and contact superintendents for assignments.
  • Dowbuilt summer internships require full-time availability: eight-hour weekdays run from early June through early August.

What makes Dowbuilt unique

  • Dowbuilt controls custom interiors: its own woodshop fabricates cabinetry, architectural woodwork and furniture for company projects.
  • Dowbuilt brings digital specialists in-house: construction engineers use laser scanning, drones and robotic tools to plan and lay out sites.
  • Dowbuilt follows clients beyond construction: concierge teams prepare vacation homes for arrivals and secure them after departures.

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