Project Controls Specialist - Scheduler

PROJECT CONTROLS SPECIALIST - SCHEDULING

Location: Bloomington, MN
Job type: Long-Term Contract

Our global EPC Firm client is hiring a Project Controls Specialist - Scheduler for a long-term contract opportunity in Bloomington, MN.

The Project Controls Specialist – Scheduler will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.
The team is looking for candidate with 100% scheduling/scheduler experience.

• Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Follow project execution plans.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics, and cost control.
• Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
• Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
• Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Develop and present a cash flow report.
• Develop various levels of schedules.
• Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
• Responsible for resource loading a schedule.
• Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
• Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
• Create various schedule reports and determine the appropriate reporting format.
• Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
• Perform weekly schedule updates and review them with the project team.
• Consult with the project team on schedule progress.
• Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, and forecasting.
• Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
• Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
• Input and validate progress measurement.
• Develop and maintain progress curves.
• Perform material takeoffs.
• Perform quality checks and inspections on project control deliverables.
• Perform field audits to validate the accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field and 3 years of direct project controls experience.
  • Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification or ability to obtain.

ESPO Corporation
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ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k. after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.