Principal Scheduler, Airports

Parsons Corporation•Humble, TX

1d•$125,100 - $225,200

About The Position

Parsons is looking for a talented Principal Scheduler to join their team on the Houston Airport Systems project. This person develops, manages, and/or executes all phases of the scheduling effort for a large, complex and demanding project. This level of Project Control Manager draws upon extensive experience and exposure to various types of projects and clients. Serves in a lead capacity.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Typically 15+ years of experience in a lower-level Project Controls position
Some experience in a leadership capacity
Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field.
Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proven leadership capabilities, as well as familiarity with industry practices is required.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.
Provides project and company management with the necessary tools for project cost control.
May participate in the development of the work breakdown structure, interfacing with all affected departments.
May lead in the analysis, evaluation, and developing forecast of project costs and performance.
Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.
Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.
May lead a staff who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, forecast, and report schedule status against an established baseline.
Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
Develops and manages an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; Keeps project and company management fully informed.
Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
May function as Project Control Manager on a project. In that capacity, directs and controls all of the project controls activities.
May support business development efforts by gathering and presenting a variety of background data. Presentations may be of an informal or formal nature.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.