Scheduler

Acciona•Lake Charles, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. The Construction Scheduler is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by technical planning of the project for the purpose of finding out and planning the construction procedures and means of production necessary, the external ambiguities and conditioning factors, the most appropriate order for performance of the work and the partial deadlines and final deadline for completion of the work.

Requirements

Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
Ability to work independently, taking initiative to reach goals without supervision.
Ability to be proactive in developing new tasks or proposals for the team.
Ability to interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule, additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or equivalent field of study, along with 6+ years of proven experience in project scheduling and maintaining/updating Primavera (P6) schedules and performance measurement systems within heavy civil construction projects or a high school diploma, or equivalent, along with 10+ years of proven experience in project scheduling and maintaining/updating Primavera (P6) schedules and performance measurement systems within heavy civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

Monitor the project planning, resource analysis, functional integration and forecast and trend analysis.
Reviews schedules and to prepare reports and presentations to communicate project status and findings of analysis.
Monitors progress during construction and re-programming if required.
Integrates information from the designers, construction, subcontractors and suppliers to create a master schedule.
Coordinates between areas and departments, in order to elaborate a realistic schedule.
Preparation of detailed construction programs in Primavera P6.
Preparation of the narrative.
Presentation/dissemination of planning/programming philosophy
Production of Cost Forecast and operation Earned Value Management process
Monitors continuously all project problems, take advantage of conversion opportunities if any and recommend solutions for scrapping and potential.
Responsible for Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reporting.
Monitor construction claims and change orders related to scheduling impacts.
Preparation of Extension of time (EoT).
Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.