What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler position at Decima International?

If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities.

We are looking for a driven and capable Scheduler to support us with the development of multiple data center/mission-critical projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This is a client-facing role.

You will be responsible for performing more complex aspects of planning and scheduling, including planning, change management, scheduled maintenance, and multi-project resource management.

We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish a strong relationship with the client and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel
Prepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress, findings, and recommendations
Review project plans, requirements, and specifications
Work with the client and contractors to establish work breakdown structures (WBS), CPM baseline schedules, and integrated master schedules (IMS)
Load schedules with resource and cost information
Perform resource analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and resource strain
Update, maintain, and revise monthly and weekly schedules and reports
Coordinate and conduct reviews of consultants, contractors, and vendor schedules, to ensure plans are achievable and meet the client's standards and contract specifications
Report on comparisons of monthly schedule updates - including changes, delays, or accelerations
Developing and implementing an earned value system (EVM) that accurately measures project work progress and performance
Identify program and project risks and provide recommendations to mitigate the impact of these risks
Perform what-if and delay analyses as needed
Act as the primary communication link between the company and clients regarding contracts and project progress and the ability to handle client demands
Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

Six (6) to Eight (8) years of construction planning and scheduling experience
Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, engineering, project management, or related technical field.
An excellent understanding of construction and scheduling best practices.
Highly proficient in Primavera P6, including resource management (resource and cost loading, tracking, leveling, reporting, etc.)
Highly proficient in Microsoft Project
Experience developing various types of reports, targeting different audiences (i.e., critical path reports, resource histograms, forecast reports, etc.)
Experience in client-facing positions
Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately.
Advanced in Microsoft Office programs, especially, Excel (Reporting & Dashboards).

Preferred Qualifications: