Project Planner / Scheduler (Project-Based Role)

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! 

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.  Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.  

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: 

• Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.

• Provocative Playfulness:  We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.

• Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.

• Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.

• Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Job Description:

PROJECT PLANNER / SCHEDULER

Job Disclosures:

Project-Based Role: This is a project-based position with an initial duration of 6+ months. This project may extend to a duration of 18+ months.

Location:  (On-site) Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: The base ANNUAL salary range for this position is $94,187 to $105,960.  Compensation may vary based on location and experience.  

Job Summary:

The Project Planner/Scheduler is a critical member of the Meow Wolf Project Controls Team. The Project Planner/Scheduler helps prepare and develop comprehensive implementation strategies and incorporate deliverables into project schedules. Through collaboration with team members, this position prepares project life cycle and master schedules, integrates all vendor/contractor schedules, and works to provide a comprehensive project perspective throughout the project duration. In partnership with field teams, the Project Planner / Scheduler monitors and evaluates risks and provides mitigation plans to support target milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and status project schedules using Planera and other scheduling software programs.

• Assist in preparation of project plans from scoping/strategy documents.  Incorporate deliverables and implementation strategies into project schedules as they evolve

• Assist in development of comprehensive plans and schedules from multiple discipline drawings and specifications

• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and project team members to develop and integrate activity durations and logic sequences needed to perform project work

• Collaborate and integrate project schedule input from all internal and external project organizations and contractors

• Communicate project updates through in field meetings, status reports/lookaheads, and project leadership reviews

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent experience

• Experience in engineering/construction planning and scheduling (themed entertainment planning/coordination experience strongly preferred)

• Scheduling software experience (Primavera, MS Project, Planera, etc)

• Basic understanding of CPM scheduling and developing schedule logic

• Basic knowledge of design, manufacturing, and/or construction processes 

• Understanding and abilities to use graphic programs to assemble presentations and visual plans desired (Bluebeam, Google Suite, etc).

Work Environment and Physical Demands 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.  

Work Environment: 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical ability to walk, stand, take stairs/slides/elevators, and navigate the elements during the day and night. Employee may be required to remain in a sitting or standing position for prolonged periods, and repeat motions that may  include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.

The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm MT or 10am to 6pm MST  – occasionally requiring flexibility to work during evenings or weekends based on business needs, as well as travel to off-site locations depending on the role and need. 

Supervisor Responsibilities:

This position does not require supervisory responsibility.

Travel: 

This position will require moderate travel (<15%)

Other Duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Meow Wolf will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

IMPACT: Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

INCLUSION:  Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

BENEFITS:

The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.  

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP*

• Dental and Vision Insurance*

• HSA, HRA, and FSA options*

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)*

• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies*

• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks

• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes

• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

*Regular or Project Based Full-time positions

Please visit www.meowwolf.com/careers for more information.