Principle Planner - Scheduler

Principal Planner / Scheduler Job Category: Project Management

• Full-Time
• Remote
• Locations

Houston, TX 77042, USA Dallas, TX 75231, USA Austin, TX 78704, USA San Antonio, TX 78217, USA El Paso, TX El Paso, TX 79925, US Description The Principal position (Planning & Scheduling) will be a lead planning /scheduling role for large engineering projects or complex programs. The projects will require coordination with participating consultants and contractors providing engineering and construction services. The master program schedules will be managed in Primavera based on schedules provided by contractors and consultants in Primavera or MS Project depending on scope and contractor/consultant capabilities.

• Reviewing and understanding contractual arrangement, scope, and schedule deliverables.
• Reviewing existing schedules and understanding the logic and critical path
• Fully proficient in the fundamentals of scheduling per AACE guidelines.
• Able to develop Project Controls Plan – Schedule (PCP) for specific projects.
• Able to develop and facilitate an Interactive Planning Session (IAS) with the project leads.
• Develop WBS and initial baseline for progress measurement and SPI analysis.
• Incorporating changes in the schedule(s) and various scenarios as directed.
• Application of EV principles and interpret S-Curves
• Correlate WBS between schedule & cost
• Ability to lead schedule updates with discipline leads.
• Produce schedule variance analysis and update the schedule variance log.
• Incorporate approved changes and re-baseline as necessary.
• Perform schedule integrity checks with Acumen Fuse software.
• Participate in risk register (qualitative analysis) updates.
• Apply Rules of Credits (ROC) for physical % complete for engineering/procurement/construction.
• Ability to resource load schedules (hours or dollars) and produce S-Curves
• Prepare and take ownership of client schedule deliverables and communicate effectively to stakeholders.
• Able to interpret quantitative and qualitative risk analysis.
• Proficient in using Acumen Fuse /Risk software (Monte Carlo Simulation) to determine cost/schedule risk drivers and probability of schedule dates and final costs.
• Understanding of deterministic values vs. P65 etc. to determine contingency.
• Ability to integrate multiple schedules from consultants and contractors.
• Assist with schedule specifications and reporting requirements for consultants and contractors. Ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain summary schedules including high-level comparative schedules supporting project delivery method and contracting strategy definition.
• Monitor and report on contractor and consultant progress and schedule performance, critical path, variances, and schedule-related risks.
• Work closely with project cost control to ensure the appropriate alignment with cost and resource-related information.
• Prepare project presentations for senior leadership and facilitate contractor and consultant schedule reviews.
• Review and provide feedback and guidance on schedule submittals and Basis of Schedule reports.
• Participate or lead project risk analysis and schedule contingency evaluations.
• Identify and evaluate schedule impacts of change, performance variations, and schedule-related contractor claims.
• Support proposals by understanding contract schedule and reporting requirements and working with project managers to develop high-level execution plans and scheduling scope of services
• Able to perform a Time Impact Analysis (TIA).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management-related discipline
• AACE Planning and Schedule Professional (AACE-PSP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) preferred

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 15-25 years of experience in engineering & construction, preferably in the water industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, MS Project, Acumen Fuse / Risk
• Flexibility and adaptability in work style in response to supporting multiple and varied projects and initiatives in parallel.
• Able to develop and foster effective working relationships in a virtual team environment

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future. Location A: $118,000 - $161,000 Location B: $130,000 - $177,000 Location C: $142,000 - $194,000 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job