Project Planner & Scheduler

SPX FLOW, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering solutions provider based in Pune is looking for a Project Scheduler. You will work closely with Project Managers to develop and maintain the project schedule, ensuring timely completion of deliverables. The ideal candidate should have experience in project scheduling, particularly in the Food & Beverage sector, and possess strong skills in tools like Microsoft Project. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with fluent English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years of experience in project industry, preferably Food & Beverage.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft products, particularly MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update the project plan and schedule.
• Identify milestones and technical performance goals.
• Assist in developing project’s historical schedule information.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Project scheduling analysis

Critical Path Method

Ability to communicate issues

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Reports To

Regional Project Leader or Regional Head of Project Management

Job Title

Project Scheduler

Division

Flow - N&H Solutions

Location

Pune

Reports To

Regional Project Leader or Regional Head of Project Management

Job Summary

This position works in close cooperation with assigned Project Managers to develop, monitor, and update the integrated project plan and schedule in a way that describes the sequence of work and identifies the major task interdependence required to meet the project’s deliverables. They are responsible for identifying milestones and technical performance goals, monitoring and updating schedule progress toward achieving the completion date and informing the project manager of significant changes. At the completion of the project, the Project Scheduler assists in developing and recording the project’s historical schedule information and best practices for use on future projects.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

On a day-to-day basis your main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Scope Development

• Ensure project WBS complies with SPX Flow standards
• Assist in baselining project schedules
• Ensure scope changes are incorporated into master schedule

Logic (Critical Path Method)

• Verify accuracy of critical paths across projects
• Monitor closely critical paths on high-risk projects within SPXFLOW Food & Beverage

Coding Structures

• Ensure global coding structures are properly applied
• Review and understand major constraints on high-risk projects and schedule impacts

Durations

• Review and validate overall project activity durations
• Review and validate construction activities in major areas of the plant
• Schedule Updates
• Ensure schedules are updated consistently
• Establish consistent monthly and weekly reports

Travel will be required approximately 25% of the time to both customer and internal offices.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning scope of discipline work
• Ability to analyse EPC schedules against project baseline(s)
• Ability to identify and communicate all scheduling issues or risks to management
• Basic knowledge of Engineering documents (e.g. Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and General Arrangement drawings)
• Knowledge of Procurement functions involving purchasing materials, engineered equipment, and lead times in
• Knowledge of Construction and Commissioning terminology
• Knowledge of Schedule Logic (Critical Path Method)
• Ability to work closely with sales team to understand project requirements and extract key data to develop high level proposal project schedules capturing key deliverables from SPX, customer and 3rd party contractors
• Ability to work closely to communicate & drive scheduling deliverable requirements with other project execution functions
• Analyse project plans and schedules to proactively identify potential risks
• Participate in project meetings, offering expert insights on scheduling matters and collaborating with teams to solve challenges
• Ability to communicate critical path issues effectively to management
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and quality of work
• Independent, pro-active, accurate, with strong analytical skillsStrong knowledge of planning and scheduling in Microsoft Project or Primavera
• Fluent in both written and verbal English

Education And Experience

• Up to 5 years of experience in project industry, preferably Food & Beverage
• Bachelor's degree, or related technical field; or equivalent work experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft products, particularly MS Project

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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