Project Scheduler, Lead

Primary purpose:

Generally responsible for planning and scheduling large/mega projects throughout entire the project’s lifecycle. Capable of managing multiple projects at once. Work will be performed under minimal supervision.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

 Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Developing schedules and analyzing activities.
• Identify coordination issues where safety and schedule can potentially be in conflict.
• Developing, monitoring, and updating schedules by obtaining updates through meetings, construction coordination interviews and field verification.
• Complete understanding of Earned Value and Project Productivity.
• Monitoring and maintaining the change notice/change order management systems.  Assisting in facilitating weekly change notice hearings and change committee meetings.
• Developing, monitoring, and updating schedules. Establishing a progressive system for projects.
• Assisting clients and teammates in developing construction and contract strategies for constructability of projects.
• Assisting in quantity analysis for the duration of activities and for estimating purposes.
• Collaborate and communicate with a variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects may be assigned.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• BS/BA in Business, Engineering, and/or related field experience

 Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• 8-12 years of Primavera P6 and MS Projects scheduling experience.  Both Midstream and Downstream experience preferred.
• Experience with large projects, e.g. petrochemical and/or LNG.
• Must have extensive experience in Major Projects with a growth portfolio of USD 1 Billion.
• Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
• Ability to set priorities and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.  
• Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
• Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.
• Experienced in scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work. Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.  

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work with superiors, peers and subordinates including supervision of independent land contractors.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, and follow company policies. 
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.