Risk Scheduler (Project Controls Specialist IV)

Fluor • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
The Risk Scheduler is responsible for assessing, managing, and mitigating risk associated with project timelines, resources, and other project variables. This role requires strong analytical skills to anticipate and address potential scheduling risks while working closely with project managers, leadership, and teams to ensure that schedules are optimized, risk are minimized, and project goals are met on time.

Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to fourteen (14) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, engineering, or relevant discipline plus 10 years of experience in risk management and scheduling or relevant discipline
• Proven experience as a scheduler, project coordinator and/or risk manager
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Possess practical experience in the use of the automated cost or schedule management systems

Responsibilities

• Identify potential scheduling risks and bottlenecks across the project
• Analyze project timelines, dependencies, and constraints to determine areas of risk
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize risks and optimize project schedules
• Create, maintain and update project schedules to ensure timely delivery
• Work closely with project managers to understand project scope and objectives
• Coordinate with team leads to guarantee resource availability aligns with the project timeline
• Regularly monitor project progress to identify any deviations from the schedule plan
• Provide risk-based reporting to leadership, including status of risk mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain risk reports, tracking changes and escalating significant issues as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security.
• Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

What This Job Offers

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