Project Scheduler

About you and this role

The Large Project Scheduler acts as a technical resource for Scheduling within the Global Project Methodology (GPM) work process. Supports establishment of the overall schedule baseline and reporting to monitor and control the project within established tolerances of the baseline supporting efficient project execution. Coordinates data inputs from the various disciplines and functions to ensure accurate forecasts and reporting of schedule.

Engages the project steering team to understand causes of the deviation and the need to establish actions to mitigate, where deviations from established tolerances occur. Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.

• Develops conceptual schedules to evaluate various alternates or anticipated schedule challenges.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive integrated master project schedules including Front-end Loading, Detail Design, Procurement, Construction and Start-up/Commissioning Project Stages.
• Maintains schedule during the project life cycle monitoring progress and incorporating modifications where changes in the original scope occur or delays are encountered.
• Promotes discipline knowledge exchange and quality application through technical coaching.
• Contributes to improvement of Schedule Management Work Process and leveraging of learning experiences.
• Provides recommendations on cycle time reduction opportunities and techniques, as applied to scheduling.
• Develops schedule management plans for project plans for management and control.
• Utilizes project cost estimates to resource load project schedules and gain alignment with estimated scope of work and the project schedule.
• Performs staffing density checks or staffing limitation checks to validate schedule durations and ensures resource-leveling supports the project strategy.
• Leads project teams in forecasting schedule challenges and offers analyses and solutions to complete the project on schedule.
• Performs critical path analysis to determine problem areas in regards to project schedule and resource overloads and offers alternative courses of action to the project team.
• Evaluates project deviations to assess schedule impact for proper decision making and recovery plans.
• Works with cost management to gain alignment when forecasting schedule completion dates.
• Applies established schedule management practices to ascertain critical schedule issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Defines comprehensive Schedule Management solutions for capital and expense projects.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking OR in lieu of a degree 10 years of experience in project controls scheduling.
• A minimum of 5 years experience with Primavera P6.
• Must be willing and able to meet all applicable requirements related to business travel.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
• Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required for this position based on final hiring location. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.).

• Primavera Scheduling Software:
  An enterprise project portfolio management software.
• Project Schedule Management:
  Building and maintaining integrated master schedules.
• Critical Path Analysis:
  Identifying schedule risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Project Cost Estimations & Cost Management:
  Aligning schedules with scope and budget.
• Project Planning & Controls:
  Developing schedule management plans and forecasting challenges.
• Teamwork:
  Coordinating across disciplines and functions to ensure accurate forecasting.
• Microsoft Power BI:
  Leveraging data visualization tools for reporting and analysis.

• This position can be located in Plaquemine,…