Planner/Scheduler
Waldemar S. Nelson & Co., Inc. · New Orleans, LA · 4 days ago
HybridFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain engineering, design, procurement, and construction schedules using Primavera P6 (preferred) or Microsoft Project for industrial projects within an EP/EPC environment
- Support schedule development during proposal preparation, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, detailed engineering, procurement, and construction phases
- Lead schedule development workshops and schedule review meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including Project Managers, Engineering and Design Leads, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, construction contractors, and client representatives
- Prepare and issue schedule-related reports in accordance with project execution plans, client requirements, and project controls procedures
- Develop, monitor, analyze, and update project schedules for one or more projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones
- Identify schedule risks, variances, and critical path impacts, and recommend corrective actions to support successful project execution
- Collaborate in development and continuous improvement of scheduling procedures and best practices
- Lead engineering and procurement schedule integration activities and coordinate interfaces with external construction contractors
- Assist in the development of project cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost control reporting
- Support project managers with budget monitoring, cost tracking, performance measurement, and project reporting activities
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management from an ABET accredited university and demonstrated experience in project planning and scheduling skills (schedule development, management and reporting)
- Five (5) to ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, and cost control for industrial engineering and construction projects
- Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, including importing and exporting Excel and MS Project into and out of Primavera P6
- Experience working in EP/EPC project environments
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Working knowledge of project cost management, forecasting, and reporting methodologies
- Industry certifications in scheduling such as PSP, PMI-SP, and EVM are preferred, but not required
- An understanding of Advanced Work Packaging project delivery methodology and the interaction between engineering disciplines, procurement and construction
- An understanding of AACEI Recommended Practices and Levels of Schedule
- Knowledge in the principles and practices of international industrial project procurement and engineering
- Proven experience with SharePoint, MS Office, MS Teams, and be an advanced Primavera P6 user
- Demonstrated ability to work with designers, engineers, and contractors of all experience levels regarding project schedules, progress and cost
- A high degree of professionalism and be detail oriented
- Well versed in Earned Value Management and Rules of Credit
- Good understanding of management of change in the design engineering environment
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Work From Home