Project Scheduler - Cdi Corporation : Job Details

Overview

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CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Project Scheduler

Located at client site in West Houston

The Large Project Scheduler acts as a technical resource for Scheduling within the Global Project Methodology (GPM) work process. Supports establishment of the overall schedule baseline and reporting to monitor and control the project within established tolerances of the baseline supporting efficient project execution. Coordinates data inputs from the various disciplines and functions to ensure accurate forecasts and reporting of schedule. Engages the project steering team to understand causes of the deviation and the need to establish actions to mitigate, where deviations from established tolerances occur. Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.

Develops schedule management plans for project plans for management and control.

Develops conceptual schedules to evaluate various alternates or anticipated schedule challenges.

Develops and maintains comprehensive integrated master project schedules including Front-end Loading, Detail Design, Procurement, Construction and Start-up/Commissioning Project Stages.

Maintains schedule during the project life cycle monitoring progress and incorporating modifications where changes in the original scope occur or delays are encountered.

Promotes discipline knowledge exchange and quality application through technical coaching.

Contributes to improvement of Schedule Management Work Process and leveraging of learning experiences.

Provides recommendations on cycle time reduction opportunities and techniques, as applied to scheduling.

Utilizes project cost estimates to resource load project schedules and gain alignment with estimated scope of work and the project schedule.

Performs staffing density checks or staffing limitation checks to validate schedule durations and ensures resource-leveling supports the project strategy.

Leads project teams in forecasting schedule challenges and offers analyses and solutions to complete the project on schedule.

Performs critical path analysis to determine problem areas regarding project schedule and resource overloads and offers alternative courses of action to the project team.

Evaluates project deviations to assess schedule impact for proper decision making and recovery plans.

Works with cost management to gain alignment when forecasting schedule completion dates.

A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking plus 5 years of relevant experience OR (in lieu of a degree) 10 years of experience in project controls scheduling.

Prior scheduling experience using Primavera P6.

Willing and able to travel within the US Gulf Coast Region to support business need.

A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking plus 5 years of relevant experience OR (in lieu of a degree) 10 years of experience in project controls scheduling.

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC ( CDI ) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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