Senior Project Scheduler

Description

Voted one of Chicago's Best Places to Work by the Chicago Tribune for the seventh year in a row, Clarity Partners is hiring! 

Clarity Partners is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler local to Chicago, IL. The program scheduler interfaces with various teams within the organization to develop a detailed integrated Master Program Schedule for various projects and monitor project performance. This position will report in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate software applications based on business/system requirements, primarily focusing on Oracle Primavera P6 version 18 web and client.
• Participate in developing and maintaining fully integrated resource-loaded schedules using standard project management scheduling and earned value methodology.
• Maintain and develop time-phased budgets, work schedules, work breakdown structures, project codes, calendars, and cost account plans.
• Support contract processing and new project setup.
• Interface with the project's technical staff, financial staff, project managers, and functional managers on aspects of scheduling, cost estimating, risk, and earned value analysis.
• Monitor the efforts of consultants and contractors and ensure the accuracy of project schedules across city systems.
• Develop presentations pertaining to the project schedules, resources, and project performance.

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in project scheduling or as a project controls specialist.
• Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 (both web and client versions) and other project management software.
• Strong understanding of earned value management (EVM) principles and methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Project.
• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining fully integrated resource-loaded schedules.
• In-depth knowledge of project management processes, work breakdown structures (WBS), and time-phased budgeting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with project teams, technical staff, financial staff, and functional managers.