Engineering Project Scheduler
Currently seeking an Engineering Project Scheduler responsible for creating and overseeing critical path plans and schedules for multiple Engineering projects. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in cost engineering, planning, and scheduling, and be able to independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques in these areas. This role involves planning and executing tasks that require sound judgment and the ability to modify established cost engineering, planning, and scheduling methods.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyzes and interprets complex sections of project scope document to define schedule parameters.
- Collaborates with Project Engineers, Project Managers, and clients to review the preliminary schedule and select appropriate design alternatives.
- Oversees the integration of project estimate and schedule for forecasting cash flow requirements.
- Reviews trend analyses, budget updates and recommendations for corrective action to assure compliance with company and client requirements
- Performs risk analysis, assessing contingency requirements and develops contingency percentages.
- Establish list of Engineering activities in the schedule based on Engineering project phase.
- Reviews and/or prepares various performance measurement reports, forecasts, and special studies.
- Supervises and/or participates in claims analyses and negotiations.
- Participates in value engineering analyses, productivity evaluations and other similar studies.
- Advises project management of schedule impact of proposed design or construction changes.
- Advises clients of schedule trends and their effects on anticipated project execution.
- Participates in proposal preparation and client presentations.
- Analyzes and interprets data submitted by project engineers, contractors, and vendors to develop logic for the overall project plan.
- Determines methods and techniques to be used for specific schedules.
- Participates in the preparation of complex phases of the Project Milestone Schedule, Engineering and Construction Summary Bar Chart and Master Project Schedule.
- Reviews systems and equipment lists and network diagrams for all segments of the project.
- Supervises the conversion of network logic into proper form for adaptation to CPM programs.
- Oversees the preparation of schedule data for input into project controls systems.
- Work with Engineering project team to accurately reflect Stage gate process in the schedule.
- Obtains data on project progress, logic and manpower from lead project, contractor, or client personnel.
- Reviews analyses submitted by disciplines to identify potential problem areas, submitting recommendations for corrective action to Project Manager for inclusion in monthly project status reports.
- Analyzes estimated quantities, man-hours and cost data for all segments of work in support of project plan development and the performance measurement system.
- Oversees the monitoring and updating of short-cycle schedules and ensures that schedule conflicts are resolved.
- Reviews short-cycle schedule impacts and prepares CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule analysis.
- Oversees the collection of historical engineering, procurement and construction data for reporting and predicting project trends.
- Prepares the Schedule Analysis Report to identify impact of progress and/or scope change on previously scheduled target dates.
- Prepares the Performance Measurement Summary to evaluate the utilization of actual man-hours versus budget.
- Conducts schedule review meetings to discuss project status and to assist in developing alternatives to accommodate changes in priorities.
- Conduct interactive white board session with the client and disciplines.
- Recommends adjustments to manpower requirements and rearranges work plans to optimize utilization of resources.
- Ensure that all internal and client procedures and objectives are followed, reviewing any deviations with the Project Controls Manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, schedules, coordinates, and oversees the work of all Project Controls activities at the project level.
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