Project Scheduler

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

53d • $75,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing and integrating comprehensive project plans and schedules throughout the project life cycle, concept design through turnover, for each of the projects that Universal Creative undertakes. In addition, an important function is to assist the Master Scheduler in collecting, integrating and monitoring current project schedules, future projects and anticipated projects into a Portfolio Master Schedule that tracks and monitors all current, future and projected projects for USH Creative senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Mgmt., Construction, or Engineering
• 3-5 Years of planning and scheduling or cost engineering experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of planning techniques.
• Knowledge of multiple disciplines, including architecture, engineering and construction management.
• Computer literate with multiple software applications (i.e., Primavera, Word, Excel, MS Project, etc.).
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Nice To Haves

• Theme park environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a working knowledge of all aspects of each project; creative, show/ride elements and systems, construction and park requirements, through discussions with the team members as well as reading drawings to thoroughly understand the construction, fabrication and installation process and sequencing of each project assigned.
• Develop project schedules to the appropriate level of detail, including activities, durations and logic sequences to insure accurate monitoring. Modify as necessary and assist in defining specific project requirements.
• Coordinate and integrate schedule input from all internal and external sources.
• Generate and review schedules, progress reports and other tools, as appropriate, to communicate accurate project status.
• Evaluate and resolve schedule variances and, in concert with the project teams, develop work-around plans.
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, stakeholders, contractors, vendors, etc.
• Understand and actively participate in the project execution process.
• Attending and leading project whiteboard meetings during the construction and installation phases of the project.
• Consistently walking the job site to assess job progress
• Based on project progress and understanding the project scope, plan future activities, surface potential issues and develop strategies to mitigate or eliminate those issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees