Jobs · Project Management · Illinois

Junior Scheduler

Michael Page · Itasca, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteProject Management$95k–$130k/yrFull-time

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

  • Develop, maintain, and execute project performance baselines.
  • Prepare & disseminate aggregated weekly & monthly reports on cost performance, trends, forecasts and cost savings.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules.
  • Afford assistance in developing recommended recovery measures for projects behind schedule and/or over budget.
  • Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans.
  • Review schedules developed by others and advise project managers as to whether those schedules are logical, complete, and satisfy contract requirements.
  • Provide support for data analysis, data validation & data mining efforts required to refine benchmarks.
  • Cover the review of Project Risk with management and provide status reporting.
  • Support the Project Manager and project team in organizational and administrative activities.

About the role:

This role involves working closely with Project Managers and the project team to manage construction projects efficiently and effectively, ensuring they run according to schedule and meet financial objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops the Work Breakdown Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract.
  • Assists in development of recommended recovery measures for projects behind schedule and/or over budget.
  • Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicates the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans.
  • Reviews schedules developed by others and advise project managers as to whether those schedules are logical, complete, and satisfy contract requirements.
  • Supports data analysis, data validation & data mining efforts required to refine benchmarks.
  • Covers the review of Project Risk with management and provides status reporting.
  • Supports the Project Manager and project team in organizational and administrative activities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of project engineer, field engineer or scheduling experience on construction projects.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong technology skills to include Microsoft Projects and Primavera - P6 experience is required.
  • Innovative, motivated, organized, high-energy team player with demonstrated professional & interpersonal skills interfacing with all levels of the organization, clients & vendors.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and quickly pivot in response to evolving priorities.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum of 2 years of project engineer, field engineer or scheduling experience on construction projects.

Skills:

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong technology skills to include Microsoft Projects and Primavera - P6 experience is required.
  • Innovative, motivated, organized, high-energy team player with demonstrated professional & interpersonal skills interfacing with all levels of the organization, clients & vendors.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within the business services industry.
  • Challenging and rewarding projects in the construction sector.

Pay:

Competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $130,000 per year.

Schedule:

Full-time position.

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