What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Scheduler position at GC-Squared Resources, LLC?
POSITION OBJECTIVES
The primary focus of this position is to provide scheduling support through the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Project Controls System (PCS) as a member of the Projects Group. It will support all ongoing projects' Scheduling efforts but also assist in the improvement of the PCS.
The Project Scheduler / Planner must be a project management professional, able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team, capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking, while supporting multiple interfaces. This position will report directly to the Projects Performance Manager on projects and team Performances & Progresses. The Project Scheduler / Planner must possess effective leadership skills in order to monitor and control the agreed performance objectives. The Project Scheduler / Planner should provide leadership and guidance to the Project Controls Team (PCT), where appropriate, as well as apply skills and good judgement, based on previous experiences, to guide projects to success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical Project Scheduler / Planner responsibilities include:
• Extensive Primavera P6 (also referred to as "P6") and Microsoft Project (also referred to as MS project) skills, while focusing on constantly improving them and come up with innovative solutions to support the projects' needs.
• Creating and managing complex schedules using P6 or MS Project and databases. Engineering experience is preferred to understand the links & predecessors amongst the activities and the various disciplines.
• Works alongside the Projects Team and the Projects Managers and seeks input from the resources on the team to develop & establish, as well as maintain & updates, all projects' schedules.
• Responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating resources-loaded schedules that meet clients' requirements, while considering the resources availability.
• Perform critical path analysis, prepare reports, and develop links amongst the numerous activities of the projects' schedules, using discretion and judgement.
• Identify project changes, trends, risks, and opportunities when supporting the Project Team with clients, for internal and/or external interfaces.
• Facilitate the functions of estimating and scheduling as they relate to progress and completion of the assigned work scope.
• To be an active member in quality control measures implemented and maintained, in the schedules, throughout the life of the work scopes.
• Support the contractual responsibilities and post-award activities as part of a Projects Team.
• Report project performance and status to the Project Performance Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
• B.S. Degree or equivalent years of experience in a relevant field, with a strong background in project controls, including scheduling and cost management, B.S. in Engineering preferred
• 7 years' work experience preferably in the Oil & Gas industry with a floating production unit contractor or drilling contractor, marine contractor/engineer, or consulting engineer.
• Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 and related software packages.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Fluent in written and verbal English; other languages are an asset but not a requirement.
