Senior Scheduler

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Scheduler is responsible for coordinating the Project Team in the preparation and update of the of the Overall Project Schedule and all other time and progress related activities, including but not limited to Baseline Schedule preparation, weekly/monthly schedule update, schedule and schedule variance analysis, progress tracking, and change management of their assigned project. 

The Senior Scheduler is intended to perform the activities assigned in autonomy but in continuous coordination with the Project Team.

The Senior Scheduler might need to coordinate a team of Schedulers and Jr. Schedulers in performing the activities, depending on the size and complexity of the project.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Senior Schedulerwill coordinate the Project Team in the planning and scheduling of design & construction projects.

The Senior Scheduler will:

Drive the development and maintenance of specific Project Baselines to fulfill project requirements

Prepare, maintain, update & review cost/resource loaded P6 schedules.

Prepare, maintain, update & review Progress Measurement, Monitoring and Reporting System

Drive the weekly/monthly update of the Overall Project Schedule and all time and physical progress related tools (Procurement Plan, Design and Submittal Plan, Physical Progress Report)

Develop and maintain critical path logic networks and bar charts utilizing this information

Analyze, evaluate, and forecast current status against an established baseline schedule

Analyze, evaluate performance from Subcontractors and self-performing resources (if applicable)

Update and adjust Overall Project Schedule and all time related tools based on the progress and performance retrieved, proposing alternative sequences and recovery plans when needed.

Analyze, evaluate and assess any design or construction delays or changes or external factors impact on the schedule

Report schedule status to all levels of the project team and company management and to the client

Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to others in the resolution of scheduling issues as needed

Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to Schedulers and Jr. Schedulers assigned, in order to favorite their development and professional growth.

Provide assistance to the Scheduling Manager and Director of Scheduling in set up of SOP, standard schedules, training across the Company (available to travel within the USA).

Attend schedule review meetings at project locations (available to travel within the USA).

Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 10-15 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• No professional license is required, but a certification from PMI or AACEi is a plus

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Hands-On experience in using Project Management System (i.e. Procore, Unifier)
• Advanced knowledge of Scheduling Software (Mandatory Primavera P6 EPPM or Oracle Primavera Cloud;  ASSTA, Microsoft Project is plus)
• Knowledge of Risk Schedule Analysis Software (Primavera Risk, Acumen 360) and techniques is a plus
• Experience in large industrial construction projects preferred.
• Experience in large industrial construction projects preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Time management skills with the ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Proactive and organized approach to tasks.
• Professional attitude with a high level of integrity.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information
• Standard working hours with potential peak workload during month-end reporting.
• Ability to analyze contractors schedule(s) during both the development phase (baselines) and during active construction to determine overall progress, including analyses of critical path(s), and review resource loading
• Ability to prepare scheduling reports for the project management team(s) as needed
• Ability to perform Time Impact Analysis or other Delay and Disruptions Scheduling Techniques
• Ability in Costs / Resource loading
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Change Management
• Experience in cost estimating or Cost Control is a plus

Ability to travel and/or relocate within the United States