Job Title: Planner Scheduler

Job Description

The Project Planner Scheduler supports Project Management by providing detailed project schedules that encompass the entire project cycle from development to operations. The role involves creating and maintaining project templates, performing critical path analysis, and implementing various scheduling variables. The Project Scheduler is responsible for managing multiple schedules simultaneously across different project stages, supporting project status updates, and identifying areas for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop logically linked schedules from proposal documents, contract documents, and estimate sheets.
• Create and revise preliminary master schedules detailing the sequence of all work before project commencement.
• Evaluate actual progress and provide regular schedule updates.
• Interface with Project Managers and Project Engineers to discuss work impacts and problem resolutions.
• Contribute to the development of working schedules for Estimating, illustrating work sequence and contract time.
• Prepare and issue proposal and preliminary schedules.
• Incorporate Resource and/or Cost Loading data into schedules as needed.
• Serve as a technical advisor for resolving complex schedule issues.
• Consult project team members to ensure proper planning before work begins.
• Assist Project Managers in creating schedule segments and monitoring their impact on the master schedule.
• Provide information on project schedule content, modifications, or presentations.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders regarding planning and scheduling, including reporting requirements and progress reporting.
• Train employees on scheduling software and stay current with scheduling software advancements.
• Expand and update professional knowledge and training skills to enhance team innovation and productivity.
• Support project planning and tracking, update project schedule status, and overall project plan.
• Gather and analyze data for project reviews and meetings.
• Monitor and report project performance against the plan for all projects.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and advise management on required actions.
• Maintain records and prepare charts, graphs, tables, reports, and analyses.
• Participate as a team member in bid and proposal activities.
• Coordinate with the project team and customers under the Project Manager's direction.
• Prepare customer communications as requested.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and uphold the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Oversee, coach, and mentor lower-level team members when appropriate.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Primavera P6 and Project Controls.
• Proficiency in GE, Siemens, SPI, schedule analysis, Forensic Analysis, Burn value, EPC, outage support, Cost analysis, Schedule planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Five or more years of experience in an EPC environment, particularly in power generation projects.
• Strong language skills for reading, analyzing, and interpreting business and technical materials.
• Mathematical skills including probability, statistical inference, and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of resource loading scheduling software, project management applications, and technical diagrams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• International business experience is desirable.
• Ability to write reports and effectively present information to various groups.
• Proficiency in electronic mail, graphics, flow charts, and office software.

Work Environment

The role operates on a hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days working from home. Travel may be required domestically up to 20% of the time.