Project Scheduler

A chemicals/manufacturing client is looking for a Construction Project Scheduler that is responsible for planning, scheduling, and progress reporting in support of proposals and projects.

LOCATION: Houston, TX 77024, HYBRID, Location may change to jobsite if assignment continues

POSITION: Construction Project Scheduler

CONTRACT: 6 months or longer

PAY RATE: $45-$61/hr., depending on experience

SHIFT: 1st shift, Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

3 days office, 2 days home; fulltime at jobsite once Construction phase begins

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Project Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, and progress reporting in support of proposals and projects. Duties will typically be performed within an office setting during the Proposal and Engineering phases and then onsite during Construction and Commissioning.
• On-site work is planned in the near future and, therefore, a requirement for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General:

• Provide necessary information for establishing time objectives to meet project requirements
• Coordinate client, engineering, and operations interfaces to ensure smooth and timely flow of information
• Provide project management with information pertinent to the control of the project

Basics:

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the project time schedule
• Use the project time schedule to drive the execution and timely completion of the project
• Work in accordance with scheduling procedures and requirements
• Capture REX (Return of Experience) to promote continuous improvement
• Contribute actively to the knowledge exchange within the Scheduling Team

Proposal Phase:

• Participate in the execution strategy and develop the frame schedule
• Challenge the duration and sequence-of-development / constructability
• Prepare the Basis of Schedule, including clear and specific assumptions
• Prepare the Project Schedule Execution Plan
• Utilize REX analysis and knowledges for support during the client negotiation phase

Project Baseline:

• Establish, maintain, and follow up plans and progress in accordance with internal procedures
• Develop baseline progress schedule using existing templates and/or reference projects
• Revise and/or assign activity codes & WBS structure for baseline progress schedule
• Revise and/or develop required layouts for baseline progress schedule
• Revise and/or assign resources for baseline progress schedule
• Revise and/or load manhours, quantities, and cost into baseline progress schedule
• Develop baseline progress curves using both early and late finish dates
• Develop progress measurement tables for tracking of deliverables &/or quantities installed
• Prepare SMART presentations to discuss, summarize and validate the planning assumptions and basis

Project Execution:

• Collect progress status from client, engineering, operations, suppliers, and third party entities
• Assist the technical team with internal schedules to control and monitor key tasks.
• Prepare forecast schedules based on actual project status and anticipated evolution
• Track the internal and external milestones versus the contract, target, and previous forecast
• Update progress curves using both earned and remaining (forecast) values
• Analyze critical path(s), schedule variances, progress trends, and resource allocation
• Develop and implement solutions / mitigation strategies for identified critical scenarios / problems
• Communicate status and analysis to project team via schedule layouts, written narrative, and briefings
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports
• Keep a record of changes to the schedules via backup copy and “Maintain Baseline” function in P6
• Update the Bases of Schedule, including mitigation actions taken in the monthly update

Construction:

• Assist the site manager and subcontractor manager with planning
• Perform quantity takeoffs
• Confirm local rates of production for determination of budget manhours & schedule duration
• Refine standard Schedule Specification for each ITB (Invitation to Bid)
• Review subcontractor schedules for adherence to project specifications and need dates
• Understand and challenge the subcontractors' plans before implementation into the main schedule
• Import subcontractor schedules into the master progress schedule and make necessary logic ties
• Walk jobsite and evaluate physical progress
• Review accuracy of subcontractor schedule updates and adherence to their initial plan
• Analyze subcontractor claims for delay and associated mitigation / recovery plans
• Incorporate contract changes into the master progress schedule
• Prepare schedules as requested or by anticipation, proposing scenarios and what-if simulations
• Backup all Planning related as-builts and Lessons Learned to ensure benchmark and handover

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in EPC project scheduling
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of full-time jobsite scheduling
• Ability to plan Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning
• Ability to read and understand Plot Plans, PFDs, P&IDs, One-Line Diagrams
• Flexible with regards to travel (subject to individual project needs)
• Proficient with Primavera P6 scheduling software, including multi-file group projects
• Experience with Physical Progress and Earned Value measurement systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation delivery to large / small groups

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to plan Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning
• Ability to read and understand Plot Plans, PFDs, P&IDs, One-Line Diagrams
• Flexible with regards to travel (subject to individual project needs)
• Proficient with Primavera P6 scheduling software, including multi-file group projects
• Experience with Physical Progress and Earned Value measurement systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to balance strategic (big picture) thinking with tactical application (detail oriented)
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects with competing priorities
• Ability to meet deadlines and fulfill customer requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation delivery to large / small groups
• Strong business partnering skills to lead, influence, and drive behavior change without formal authority

About our Client:

Our client is a multinational company who aims to deliver innovative gas solutions and technologies to their customers in various industries, driving their performance and helping them reduce their environmental impact.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity If you feel your experience is the matched for this position, apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you