Planner/Scheduler III

Job Description – Planner/Scheduler III

Location- Duluth, MN 55802

Duration- 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Primary Focus:

• The primary focus of the Project Scheduler is to develop, detail, expand, and maintain owner-side project schedules for one or more projects. Projects are $50MM , multi-year duration with high level of complexity in regulatory and/or execution. The schedule planning and development will be done in collaboration with project stakeholders on project-specific activities while guided by the expertise in logic and sequence from the Project Scheduler.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Provides logistics/scheduling related technical support and manages project schedules to assigned internal client groups for planning, procurement, development, construction and maintenance activities by:
• Adhering to enterprise scheduling standards for development and implementation of schedules, ensures standards are current, e.g., Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Updating and revising baseline and forecast schedules as projects progress from development to closeout stages, e.g., updating the schedules based on physical percent complete from the Field Construction Analysts and other sources of progress reporting, incorporating change management into the baseline schedule, and updating forecast dates with input from the SMEs
• Interfacing with project staff and stakeholders to gather the information required for accurate and timely management of the project schedules. This includes budget loading schedule activities to establish a performance measurement baseline and following established rules of credit for tracking progress during earned value reporting.
• Interpreting performance of scheduled activities and communicating risks and trends to the Project Manager, e.g., analyzing the impacts that schedule updates will have on baseline plans, ensuring resource requirements for schedules are incorporated at planning stages and continuously developed through the project lifecycle,
• Managing and reporting schedule performance variances and indicators
• Work in close partnership with the Project Cost Controller to achieve accurate cost and schedule integration
• Providing technical advice related to scheduling/planning/logistics. Developing detailed “what-if” schedules as requested to communicate options to the project team, identifying critical path elements and associated logic-driven options, etc.
• Representing the department by providing advice and coordination of internal projects and associated external activities, e.g., customers, partners, consultants, etc.
• Providing technical and business advice on the preparation and disposition of documents required for project completion, e.g., providing reports, schedules, updates and input as required regarding scheduling and planning for the projects

Scope:

• The impact of this role is typically confined to the assigned project and will interact with the project team and external stakeholders as needed
• Recommendations reviewed for accuracy
• Reports directly to the Supervisor of Project Controls

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Overnight business or construction field trips may be required
• Expectation to produce required reports and cost data in a timely manner
• Occasional travel to field worksite locations. May require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Technical college diploma or university degree in a related field
• 7 years working experience, or combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years experience planning/scheduling in midstream oil and gas industry, preferably facilities scope
• Expert level knowledge of Primavera P6
• Experience planning/scheduling multi-million dollar, complex projects
• Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in project planning and scheduling
• Aptitude and communications skills related to acting independently as a senior logistics/scheduling professional
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload in a fast paced and dynamic environment and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Possess an aptitude for successfully building relationships with project staff and Company leadership.
• Verbal and written communication typically consists of the collection and relay of complex technical facts and analysis of business implications
• Experience in earned value management analysis and reporting
• Ability to articulate technical schedule data in detail to the project team as well as summarize for senior leadership that may or may not have schedule technical knowledge
• Capable of making decisions that are normally within established guidelines

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $45.46/hr.