The Planning & Scheduler position provides support to the project by maintaining and reporting schedule and cost. Under appropriate supervision, the incumbent performs routine project controls assignments according to training, capability and experience. With additional experience and demonstrated capabilities, the individual is expected to assist in the preparation of larger and more complex project controls assignments.
Utilize knowledge of engineering, construction and/or general application of principles, theories, concepts, and industry standards to perform planning and scheduling activities. Planning the sequencing and details of project activities through consulting with the project team to develop and maintain the schedule. Obtain input from project team members, contractors, suppliers and client to support the development of a baseline plan, and subsequently to update schedule progress and forecasting. Participate in meetings with the client to document and plan required deliverables. Provide timely analysis and reporting to support the project team. Evaluate schedule alternatives to support project changes assisting Project Management in managing resources. Serve as the point of contact for schedule development and update. Assist the Project Controls team in analyzing the critical path of the project. Develop daily, weekly, and monthly status reports highlighting issues which may delay the schedule and provide alternatives to mitigate any interruptions.
Highly prefer a minimum of 3 years in a project controls, estimating, or field engineering role with a focus on scheduling Attention to detail Strong Data Management Skills Strong MS Excel Skills Functional Understanding of Construction Management Principals Prefer minimum of 1 year recent experience in creating or updating schedules in Primavera P6 or other scheduling software. 3+ years planning/scheduling with Primavera (P6) or other scheduling software a plus Telecom deployments experience a plus