RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a TAKT Scheduler in Durham, NC.
Summary:
The TAKT Scheduler serves as the project planning and production flow leader responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining TAKT-based schedules that drive predictable workflow, reliable handoffs, and continuous production across project teams. This individual works closely with project management, superintendents, trade partners, and owners to create and manage production plans using TAKT planning principles, Lean construction practices, and collaborative planning processes.
The TAKT Scheduler supports project teams by translating construction scope into takt zones, wagons, production rates, and flow-based schedules while ensuring alignment with master CPM schedules and project milestones.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning & Scheduling:
* Develop and maintain TAKT production schedules for large and complex construction projects
* Create and manage takt zones, wagons, production rates, and workflow sequences
* Align TAKT schedules with Primavera P6 master schedules and contractual milestones
* Monitor planned versus actual performance and adjust production plans as needed
* Develop recovery plans and schedule improvement strategies when workflow disruptions occur
Lean Construction Leadership:
* Facilitate pull planning, phase planning, and collaborative planning sessions with project teams and trade partners
* Drive implementation of Lean Construction principles and continuous improvement practices
* Support Last Plannerx System implementation and commitment-based planning processes
* Lead production planning discussions focused on flow, handoffs, and constraint removal
Project Controls & Analysis:
* Analyze production data, schedule performance, and workflow trends
* Prepare schedule reports, dashboards, and forecasting updates for project leadership and clients
REQUIREMENTS:
* Hands-on TAKT scheduling experience on large, complex construction projects, including building and maintaining TAKT production schedules
* Strong TAKT planning knowledge, specifically creating takt zones, wagons, production rates, workflow sequences, and reliable trade handoffs
* Primavera P6 experience, with the ability to align TAKT production schedules to the master CPM schedule and contractual milestones
* Strong Lean Construction background, including experience facilitating pull planning, phase planning, Last Plannerx System, and collaborative planning sessions with field teams and trade partners
* Project controls and schedule analysis skills, including tracking planned verses actual performance, identifying schedule risks/constraints, and developing recovery and mitigation plans when production falls behind
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITWQG2190598
- Posted 20 hours ago
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