What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler position at Phillips & Jordan, Inc.?
Summary:
The Scheduler plays a vital role in supporting project execution, project management and project reporting. This position works closely with project managers, project engineers, project controls, estimating, and other key stakeholders develop and manage detailed project execution schedules. The Scheduler utilizes scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 to evaluate project performance against a baseline to manage change and evaluate critical path and project drivers to help identify and mitigate schedule risks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Schedule Development & Maintenance:
· Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Microsoft Project and / or Primavera P6.
· Develop and update manpower and revenue curves using Excel and Power BI.
· Document and communicate schedule changes to stakeholders.
· Evaluate schedule risk using CPM.
Project Monitoring & Reporting:
· Audit Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to measure project performance, and productivity impacts to resources and schedule.
· Prepare 3-week look-a-head schedules for project teams and weekly reporting.
· Work closely with Project Controls professionals and Project Management to facilitate accurate forecasting of cost and revenue.
Collaboration & Coordination:
· Help develop appropriate schedule and project WBS that align accounting coding, unit rate billing structure, and schedule structure.
· Work closely with project teams to ensure project schedules reflect planned execution and meet contractual obligations.
· Optimize schedules to achieve expected timelines, and level resource utilization.
· Clear and concise communication with all stakeholders regarding schedule updates, resource implications, and risks.
Requirements:
· Knowledge of project scheduling best practices and ability to analyze scheduling data.
· Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 for project scheduling and tracking.
· Strong analytical skills to implement fit-for-purpose processes and tools
· Strong organizational skills to prioritize workload and meet completing deadlines.
· Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including Regional Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Controls, Field Supervision, and client representatives.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presentations.
· Ability to work independently and ask appropriate questions when necessary.
· Occasionally travel to construction sites and offices to lead collaborative work sessions and evaluate schedule accuracy through field audits.
· Willingness to take responsibility for errors, learn from failures and constructive criticism.
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
· Minimum of 2-8 years of experience in project scheduling, preferably with construction experience in relevant industries.
Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.
Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process