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EDG · 1 month ago

Project Controls Specialist III (Scheduler)

Hahnville, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

EDG is a company in the Utilities industry, seeking a Project Controls Specialist III (Scheduler) to manage construction schedules for Power Generation projects. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop, maintain, and report on project schedules, while also mentoring team members and participating in risk analysis.

ConsultingEnergyRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist project manager to develop project scope of work

Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of plans and schedules

Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare plans and schedules

Convert scope of work document into logically linked resourced-loaded project schedule

Prepare realistic, achievable schedules as logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules

Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports

Gather accurate progress and expended cost information at relevant time intervals

Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders

Verbally and in writing advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts, contingencies and generally guide the scopes towards the earliest possible finish

Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions

Mentor other Project Controls Specialist on the team

Develop and/or modify Project Controls processes and working procedures based on feedback from project stakeholders and upper management

Serve as a key point of contact for upper management to discuss high-visibility projects and issues

Lead/Assist in the development of Cost and Schedule QRAs (Quantitative Risk Assessment)

Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required

May assist as a Stage Gate Process Gate Reviewer by performing rigorous evaluations of project development and control deliverables, including business cases presented by project teams

Provide input into the budget forecasting process

Qualification

Primavera P6Project ManagementCost ManagementExcelRisk AnalysisMulti-project ManagementCommunication SkillsWriting SkillsMentoring

Required

High School Diploma or the equivalent

Requires five (5) years with less than ten (10) years of Project Controls related experience

Requires previous experience utilizing Primavera P6 to build schedules

Must be able to effectively communicate with project stakeholders and upper management

Requires a basic working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6 and Excel

Prior experience in managing large capital project schedules

Requires the ability to manage multiple projects and determine priorities

Must be a skilled writer

Must understand the basic principles of project management

Requires a general understanding of Cost Management, Estimating and Change Control

Candidate must be willing to work on work sites at least 4 days per week when construction is in progress (per diem provided for out of area candidates)

Must have a high degree of computer literacy