Construction Project Scheduler

Company Description

vTech can help you avoid the daunting task of writing and posting job offers, shifting through resumes and laboring through the lengthy interview process. Our Staffing solutions will allow you to elude those tasks and place topnotch, high-caliber professionals in the position you need to fill.

We use our expertise, knowledge, and global resources to deliver top-quality candidates and tailor our IT and Non-IT recruitment services to your needs. This allows us to deliver the required results in a timely manner that meets your schedule at a substantially reduced cost.

We pride ourselves for having one of the fastest growth rate and also the lowest turnover rates in the industry just 2.5 percent annually. We focus on the training and retaining qualified professionals with high personal and work ethics. With the help of our extensive database of internal candidates and CATS applicants tracking system, we can provide quality resources within the limited time frame.

We have also successfully placed hundreds of candidates in the areas related to Information Technology, Engineering, professional, Scientific & Clinical, etc. for both our commercial and government clients.

1. Source: A recruiter sources candidates from various sources; the search starts from our proprietary database. Using advanced sourcing methods like social media, professional networking media, internal, and 3rd party job boards, we identify qualified candidates.
2. Validate: A recruiter validates the candidates’ experience and skill sets against our client’s position.
3. Initial Screening: Based on the position and the client’s work culture, the recruiter uses initial screening questions to determine the most suitable candidates.
4. Submit: the recruiter will submit to the technical team qualified candidates who have passed the initial screening.
5. Technical Screening: The technical team then prepares a matrix of the particular requirements and required experience for the position and using a list of questions and the results, re-validates the candidates’ technical skills.
6. Background Check: Administrative personnel will provide a detailed background check, as required, per client agreement.
7. On board: On successfully completing the above steps, the candidates are welcomed on board and assisted to ensure a smooth integration at the client’s location.

Job Description

This role will support Project Management at the St. Lawrence Power project for planning and supervisory capital projects. Specific responsibilities include scheduling internal and external resources, managing contracts, monitoring costs, report financial KPIs and follow schedules for project task completion.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Support Project Management interface with facility operations, maintenance departments and transmission department by implementing the responsibilities and procedures found in Power Generation's Maintenance Resource Manual by: (1) Optimizing the availability and performance of plant equipment in a joint effort with the facilities Operations and Maintenance Groups. (2) Utilizing Client’s assets, materials and labor resources as well as those of contractors in the most cost-effective manner. (3) Utilize resource planning and scheduling techniques and apply the best work methods available to achieve high standards of maintenance through use of Maximo and PTR plus software. (4) Assist in planning and requesting required outages well in advance. (5) Develop and maintain STL/FDR PM Master Integrated Schedule including all activities for site labor and contractor activities.

• Work with Project Management personnel to ensure that design, specifications and contracts are followed and that work is done according to schedule and within budget. Review drawings and specifications to assure constructability and conformance to authority and industry criteria. Review and monitor project scheduling to identify delays, conflicts and evaluate impact. Review and process design changes, field changes and extra work orders.

• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly progress reports and project summaries. Evaluate progress vs. schedule and “critical path”.

• Provide support to WPO with budgetary and technical data of existing work as well as planning for future work. This includes tabulation and analysis of labor costs & man hours, material requisition research and preparation.

• Assist Project Management personnel to prepare project closeout packages to be transmitted to the appropriate O&M personnel and departments per Configuration Management Procedures.

Skills

• Computer literacy and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Project, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Maximo and PTR Plus software required.

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.

• Strong problem solving, coordination, logistics and planning skills required.

• Technical innovation required.

• Implementation of Project Management Institute’s (PMI) standards and guidelines.

• Knowledge of power transmission or Industrial electrical systems preferred.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering discipline preferred) or equivalent work experience with completion of a related skilled construction trades apprenticeship program.

• Six (6) years' experience in related construction.

• Valid NYS Driver’s license required.

• OSHA 30 Hour safety training required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.