Project Scheduler

Duration: 12 months assignment with possible of extension based on performance

Pay range: $80.00 - 85.00/hr on w2 (all inclusive)

Per Diem: Offered as per GSA

Job Summary:

• Primavera P6 experience required!
• Candidates must be able to speak to their experience with P6, demonstrate their experiencing using the tool, and be able to apply the knowledge upon interview request.
• Seeking Project Schedulers who can manage the full lifestyle of schedule, with combined cycle!
• Please do not submit candidates with only turnaround scheduler experience.

Job description:
In conjunction with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contractor Scheduler, develop, implement and analyze the master project schedule (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning) to ensure activities are on track to meet project milestones. Integrates and manages owner project schedule submittals into master schedule. Responsible for reviewing critical path, lag relationships, constraints, and milestones. Addresses, reviews and corrects any issues with master project schedule to assigned EPC Contractors. Track all project issue specifics as they relate to the master schedule. Applies specialized technical knowledge of construction schedules to address/resolve any issues with project team. Act as lead schedule representative. Serve as project schedule subject matter expert and communicate issues up through project team and management. Walk project site and to verify and document the contractors weekly schedule progress. Interface with other Supplier Groups to provide scheduling data for change order requests, bid comparisons, and resolving schedule problems. Perform detailed schedule variance analysis via Primavera P6. Liaise with EPC Contractor to develop and maintain project metrics (progress curves, labor histograms, project milestone, issues, etc.) to ensure site project goals are met. Provide weekly/monthly summary reports to Project Management leadership team, Site Project Management team.
Seeking candidates with field construction/contractor experience with scheduling, instead of manufacturing/nuclear focused.

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

• 5-6+ years of experience in construction scheduling direct related experience, preferably with multi-million/billion dollar large industrial projects.
• Hands-on proficiency in Primavera (P6) required.
• Experience with Excel, MS Project, and Word.
• Must have experience working with resource loading schedules, contractor generated baseline schedules, time impact analyses, and earned value management reporting.
• Must have a working knowledge of how to read engineering / construction drawings.
• Must understand how project and Supplier work-scopes are actually sequenced and constructed.
• Ability to convert schedules from one format to another (i.E. Primavera P6 to Microsoft Project).
• Possess excellent schedule analysis, trouble shooting, and forecasting skills.

Education:

• Minimum HS Diploma required!