Project Scheduler - Jobs in Fredericton, New Brunswick, A3A

Job Description

Hiring a Project Scheduler (Nuclear Power Plant, Primavera P6). We have opportunities in New Brunswick for the Project Controls Analyst, Senior Project Scheduler, and Project Estimator positions. Preference will be given to candidates with resumes that clearly meet the required experience and requirements below. Professionals with suitable experience may send their updated resume to Sriram.Parasa@brainhunter.comRequirement Summary

• Job-Role/Title: Project Scheduler
• Job-Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 4X1, Canada.
• Job-Type: The initial contract of 6 months, with good possibilities of extensions.
• Work-Style: On-site Work setting - 5 days per week in the office required.
• Work Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable-hour work program.

Position Overview and Job Description: This role will be responsible for developing, tracking, and updating Level 3 or 4 resource-loaded P6 schedules. The candidate is expected to work independently with various internal and external stakeholders. The Project scheduler will provide detailed analysis, information on delays, and opportunities to expedite the schedule. Specific training certification required for this role: Advanced skills and experience using Primavera P6Project Scheduler: General Functions: This role will be responsible for developing, tracking, monitoring, and updating a level 3 or 4 resource-loaded P6 schedule, including integrating contractors #39; and consultants’ schedules as required. The candidate is expected to work independently with various internal and external stakeholders. The senior scheduler will provide detailed analysis, information on delays, and opportunities to expedite the schedule.Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a master integrated schedule (Level 3, 4, and 5) based on changes and inputs from multiple stakeholders.
• Development and maintenance of a resource-loaded project master schedule as per the project WBS.
• Ensure Key activities and schedule milestone dates identified in the schedule basis are captured as part of the project master schedule.
• Review and development of the Basis of Schedule.
• Update the integrated schedule with progress tracking information and ensure earned value progress in the scorecard aligns with the schedule update.
• Good knowledge of earning rules of credits, scorecard setup, and its integration with regular schedule updates.
• Participate in Qualitative risk assessment and other project risk assessment sessions. Own, monitor, track, and mitigate risks associated with the schedule.
• Assess schedule impacts as part of the management of change procedure and modify the schedule to reflect all approved changes.
• Monitor and track schedule milestones and other key activity/deliverable dates, and notify the project team of any variances and initiate schedule mitigation.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors in the development and management of their schedule, including the schedule interface process.
• Organize required schedule reviews with project personnel, internal, and external.
• Assist the project controls team in the generation of cash flow curves and other cost forecasts for the project.
• Develop and review a “look ahead” schedule for project team members to track the progress.
• Review with all stakeholders the variance analysis after every schedule update and address action items.
• Incorporate approved changes in the schedule and analyze the impact of changes to the project critical path.
• Provide feedback to key stakeholders as to the overall status of the project, including but not limited to the critical path.
• Mentor junior Project Schedulers.
• Work in collaboration with various critical roles within the project team to ensure accurate KPI reporting.
• Produce and generate custom reports using P6, MS Excel, MS Project, and/or any other software implemented in the Project, obtaining information from various team members, consultants, and contractors.

Mandatory Requirements/Qualifications

• University degree in a related field.
• More than 15 years’ experience as a scheduler, especially in a mega project.
• Proficient in the development of Primavera (P6) scheduling and reporting.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in English, and excellent skills in communication and attaining information in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough knowledge of scheduling principles in their application to projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

***How to Apply: Please email me your up-to-date Resume/CV at Sriram.Parasa@brainhunter.comWe appreciate all the applicants for their interest in working with us; however, only those candidates shortlisted for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.