Senior Construction Scheduler/Planner

About the role

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Senior Construction Project Scheduler/Planner to join our dedicated team onsite in Worcester, MA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, progress, and forecast all phases of the project schedule/plan using the most current industry practices and software.
• Provide planning leadership and integrate with engineering, procurement, cost, technical & construction disciplines for seamless reporting to ensure effective Capital Project Delivery.
• Develop, monitor, and update project Plans & Schedules encompassing the entire engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) life cycle.
• Baseline schedules and document the basis for approval.
• Monitor schedule progress, deviations, and variances and assess impacts to the critical/near-critical path activities.
• Absure the credibility of the information in the master schedule.
• Analyze scope changes & change orders for schedule impacts.
• Prepare schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis. Emphasis on data visualization and effective team communication.
• Ability to generate earned value, SPI, CPI, and other schedule performance metrics.
• Maintain a record of scope changes, trends, and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.
• Facilitate/participate in project scheduling meetings, as well as Pull/Phase/Takt/Interactive planning sessions as required to develop, refine, and progress project plans.
• Evaluate schedule risk & perform analysis (Monte Carlo Simulation, etc.) as required.
• At the project's completion, develop and record the project’s historical schedule information and “lessons learned”.
• Provide mentorship, supervision, and leadership for more junior department and project personnel.

Qualifications & Requirements

• BS degree in engineering or related technical field, construction management, or applicable experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience as a construction planner/scheduler on facilities capital projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of modern planning and scheduling principles, methodologies, techniques, and tools, including CPM, Last Planner, 4D, etc.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Primavera P6 Planner, Microsoft Project, as well as MS Office Suite programs (MS Excel, MS Access, Power BI, etc.).
• Knowledge of Short Interval Planning Software (Touchplan, vPlanner & other), BIM 360, and other visual & collaborative planning tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) processes in the Pharma/Biotech Industry.
• PMI, AACEI, or other industry certifications.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.