Scheduler
Louisiana Bridge Builders · Lake Charles, LA · 2 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor the project planning, resource analysis, functional integration and forecast and trend analysis.
- Reviews schedules and to prepare reports and presentations to communicate project status and findings of analysis.
- Makes sure progress during construction and re-programming if required.
- Integrates information from the designers, construction, subcontractors, and suppliers to create a master schedule.
- Covers coordination between areas and departments, in order to elaborate a realistic schedule.
- Preparation of detailed construction programs in Primavera P6.
- Preparation of the narrative.
- Presentation/dissemination of planning/programming philosophy.
- Production of Cost Forecast and operation Earned Value Management process.
- Makes sure continuously all project problems, takes advantage of conversion opportunities if any and recommends solutions for scrapping and potential.
- Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
- Makes sure monitoring construction claims and change orders related to scheduling impacts.
- Preparation of Extension of Time (EOT).
Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills for Success
- Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
- Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
- Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
- Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
- Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule, additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.
Qualifications
- At a minimum, the Construction Scheduler must have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent field of study, along with 6+ years of proven experience in project scheduling and maintaining/updating Primavera (P6) schedules and performance measurement systems within heavy civil construction projects and OR high school diploma, or equivalent, along with 10+ years of proven experience in project scheduling and maintaining/updating Primavera (P6) schedules and performance measurement systems within heavy civil construction projects.