Principle Planner / Scheduler

The Principal position (Planning & Scheduling) will be a lead planning /scheduling role for large engineering projects or complex programs.  The projects will require coordination with participating consultants and contractors providing engineering and construction services.  The master program schedules will be managed in Primavera based on schedules provided by contractors and consultants in Primavera or MS Project depending on scope and contractor/consultant capabilities. 

• Reviewing and understanding contractual arrangement, scope, and schedule deliverables.
• Reviewing existing schedules and understanding the logic and critical path
• Fully proficient in the fundamentals of scheduling per AACE guidelines.
• Able to develop Project Controls Plan – Schedule (PCP) for specific projects.
• Able to develop and facilitate an Interactive Planning Session (IAS) with the project leads.
• Develop WBS and initial baseline for progress measurement and SPI analysis.
• Incorporating changes in the schedule(s) and various scenarios as directed.
• Application of EV principles and interpret S-Curves
• Correlate WBS between schedule & cost
• Ability to lead schedule updates with discipline leads.
• Produce schedule variance analysis and update the schedule variance log.
• Incorporate approved changes and re-baseline as necessary.
• Perform schedule integrity checks with Acumen Fuse software.
• Participate in risk register (qualitative analysis) updates.
• Apply Rules of Credits (ROC) for physical % complete for engineering/procurement/construction.
• Ability to resource load schedules (hours or dollars) and produce S-Curves
• Prepare and take ownership of client schedule deliverables and communicate effectively to stakeholders.
• Able to interpret quantitative and qualitative risk analysis.
• Proficient in using Acumen Fuse /Risk software (Monte Carlo Simulation) to determine cost/schedule risk drivers and probability of schedule dates and final costs.
• Understanding of deterministic values vs. P65 etc. to determine contingency.
• Ability to integrate multiple schedules from consultants and contractors.
• Assist with schedule specifications and reporting requirements for consultants and contractors. Ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain summary schedules including high-level comparative schedules supporting project delivery method and contracting strategy definition.
• Monitor and report on contractor and consultant progress and schedule performance, critical path, variances, and schedule-related risks.
• Work closely with project cost control to ensure the appropriate alignment with cost and resource-related information.
• Prepare project presentations for senior leadership and facilitate contractor and consultant schedule reviews.
• Review and provide feedback and guidance on schedule submittals and Basis of Schedule reports.
• Participate or lead project risk analysis and schedule contingency evaluations.
• Identify and evaluate schedule impacts of change, performance variations, and schedule-related contractor claims.
• Support proposals by understanding contract schedule and reporting requirements and working with project managers to develop high-level execution plans and scheduling scope of services
• Able to perform a Time Impact Analysis (TIA).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management-related discipline
• AACE Planning and Schedule Professional (AACE-PSP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) preferred

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 15-25 years of experience in engineering & construction, preferably in the water industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, MS Project, Acumen Fuse / Risk
• Flexibility and adaptability in work style in response to supporting multiple and varied projects and initiatives in parallel.
• Able to develop and foster effective working relationships in a virtual team environment

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $118,000 - $161,000

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Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Salary : $118,000 - $161,000