Project Scheduler I

Lighthouse Electric Co.•Canonsburg, PA

61d•Hybrid

About The Position

A Project Scheduler is responsible for tracking and updating the project schedule using technology and collaboration with team members. A Scheduler I is responsible for assisting Project Teams in tracking projects against baseline schedules and budgets, evaluating project progress, and providing regular schedule updates. This role involves performing weekly schedule updates with team leaders, checking physical percent complete, remaining units/duration, and other key project measurements. The Project Scheduler I also assists in loading budgeted data (material, cost & resources) into schedules, exporting schedule and Earned Value data, and creating short-term and "look ahead" schedules. They will also create "micro schedules" for specific tasks, assign schedule activities, and participate in the continuous improvement of workflows and standard operating procedures. Regular contact with the project team is maintained, and other duties as assigned by management are performed.

Requirements

Commitment to continual learning and development
Effective written or verbal communication skills
Basic understanding of scheduling practices (Critical Path Method, Pull-Planning, Takt, etc.)
Demonstrated organizational and multitasking abilities
Detail oriented multi-tasker that can work and prioritize several tasks at once
Strong sense of urgency and demonstrated problem-solving ability
Ability to work calmly under deadlines and external pressure
Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Suite and/or Google Suite Applications
Effective interoffice collaboration
Strong service-orientation and proven success in handling heavy customer service responsibilities
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Assist Project Teams in tracking the project(s) against baseline schedules and budgets
Evaluate project progress and provide regular schedule updates
Perform weekly schedule updates with respective team leaders checking in on physical percent complete, remaining units/duration and other key project measurables
Assists in loading budgeted data (material, cost & resources) into schedules and export schedule and Earned Value data from the system.
Assist Project Teams in creating short-term schedules
Aid Project Teams and others as required with incorporation of fragnets in Project Schedule
Work with Project Team to create and fine tune "look ahead" schedules as required
Create "micro schedules" for specific tasks as project progresses
Assign schedule activities to the appropriate project team members
Participates in the development of, and provides feedback for, the continuous improvement of workflows and standard operating procedures
Maintains regular contact with their project team
Performs other duties as assigned by management