Project Scheduler

Tallgrass • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is primarily responsible for planning and scheduling projects throughout their entire lifecycle, with the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The work is performed under minimal supervision.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Business, Engineering, and/or related field experience.
• 5+ years of Primavera P6 and MS Projects scheduling experience.
• Experience with large projects, e.g. petrochemical and/or LNG.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
• Ability to set priorities and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
• Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.
• Experienced in scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work with superiors, peers and subordinates including supervision of independent land contractors.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, and follow company policies.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.
• Ability to work as a key member of an integrated project team and to transparently manage all aspects of property related concerns to minimize impacts to a project’s budget, schedule and the overall operability of assets.
• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel.
• The employee is required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position

Responsibilities

• Developing schedules and analyzing activities.
• Identifying coordination issues where safety and schedule can potentially be in conflict.
• Developing, monitoring, and updating schedules by obtaining updates through meetings, construction coordination interviews, and field verification.
• Completing understanding of Earned Value and Project Productivity.
• Monitoring and maintaining the change notice/change order management systems.
• Assisting in facilitating weekly change notice hearings and change committee meetings.
• Establishing a progressive system for projects.
• Assisting clients and teammates in developing construction and contract strategies for constructability of projects.
• Assisting in quantity analysis for the duration of activities and for estimating purposes.
• Collaborating and communicating with a variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintaining regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Maintaining a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects may be assigned.

Benefits

• Valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Travel is required.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior