We are currently hiring a Lead Planner / Scheduler for our client in the Houston, TX area.
Position Overview:
The Lead Planner/Scheduler provides technical and non-technical support to all project activities in respect to planning/scheduling, resource loading/leveling, and schedule baseline variance analysis. By understanding and navigating the critical path, you will help drive the project to successful completion.
Responsibilities:
- Expert with standard planning and scheduling methodologies and tools
- Prepare plans and schedules for large and complex projects or multiple projects
- Obtain Project Team buy-in/approval of all documented schedule assumptions and baselines
- Ensure all changes to schedule baselines are approved prior to execution, as necessary
- Provide timely and accurate schedule updates based on input/coordination with the Project Team
- Facilitate planning workshops to define project schedule activity scope, relationships, and dependencies
- Creation, assignment, and maintenance of schedule EPS, WBS, Activity Calendars, Activity Codes, Global Changes, and Resources
- Review, challenge, and incorporate external supplier/contractor schedules into the Master Integrated Schedule
- Validate schedule forecast accuracy, productivity, and produce variance analysis documentation
- Provide all necessary inputs for and actively participate in Cost and Schedule Risk Assessments (CSRA)
- Facilitate Schedule Risk Assessment and prepare and present results
- Assess schedule irregularities/trends to suggest acceleration opportunities and corrective actions
- Responsible for project progress measurement including reporting and schedule integration
- Develop and implement planning/scheduling processes and procedures
- Develop and maintain schedule benchmarking system
- Coach and mentor junior Planner/Schedulers in industry best practices/processes
- Lead a team of schedulers across multiple projects/program
- Assess client needs and provide strategic development of scheduling solutions
- Coordinate with and foster open lines of communication amongst all Project Team members
- Strive for continuous improvement across all areas of work
- Other duties as required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Ten plus (10+) years planning/scheduling experience. Energy industry experience preferred
- Degree at BSc level in Finance, Business, or Technical
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 Professional
- Strong working knowledge of project control functions and project accounting processes, ERP systems, and tools such as MS Dynamics 365, SAP, MS Project, and Power BI
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills – written and verbal
- High level of personal integrity
- Strong relationship capabilities
- High levels of creativity, persistence, curiosity, and enthusiasm
- The candidate should be a self-starter, possess strong analytical skills, and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Strong computer skills (MS Office)
- Proficient in both written and spoken English
All interested candidates should send an updated MSWord resume to [email protected]