P6 Scheduler

Jedson Engineering; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Scheduler to join their dynamic team in Greenville, SC. This role involves developing and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring that engineering projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree, alongside a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. You'll play a crucial role in project planning, performance analysis, and reporting, working closely with project managers and teams to drive project success. If you're motivated, organized, and ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of scheduling experience in engineering design.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules for engineering projects.
• Assist in managing projects to ensure success and adherence to schedules.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. We provide full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, CPG, F&B, power, and heavy industrial markets across the nation. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Reporting to the Manager of Project Controls, the Scheduler will develop and maintain schedules within P6 for engineering projects. This person will help to plan, organize, lead, and control projects efficiently and effectively, ensuring projects run according to schedule and are meeting financial objectives.

1. Assist Project Managers and the project team in effectively and proactively managing projects to ensure project success.
2. Develop the Work Breakdown Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract.
3. Develop, maintain, and execute project performance baselines.
4. Prepare & disseminate aggregated weekly & monthly reports on cost performance, trends, forecasts, and cost savings.
5. Develop and maintain project schedules.
6. Assist in the development of recommended recovery measures for projects behind schedule and/or over budget.
7. Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans.
8. Review schedules developed by others and advise project managers as to whether those schedules are logical, complete, and satisfy contract requirements.
9. Provide support for data analysis, data validation & data mining efforts required to refine benchmarks.
10. Coordinate the review of Project Risk with management and provide status reporting.
11. Support the Project Manager and project team in organizational and administrative activities.

YOUR IDEAL BACKGROUND:

The successful candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit and be excited by opportunities to add value to our clients with Jedson’s engineering expertise. Strong communication skills, collaboration, and courage to challenge the status quo are cornerstones of the Jedson Edge.

1. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5+ years of related scheduling experience on engineering design projects.
2. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
3. Strong technology skills to include Microsoft Projects and Primavera.
4. Innovative, motivated, organized, high-energy team player with demonstrated professional & interpersonal skills interfacing with all levels of the organization, clients & vendors.
5. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and quickly pivot in response to evolving priorities.