Planner Scheduler III

ReCon Management Services, Inc.; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ReCon Management Services, Inc. seeks a skilled Scheduler to develop and maintain detailed project schedules across multiple sites. You'll input data into Primavera and MS Project, gather information for reports, and evaluate critical paths, resources, and equipment.

Strong communication with the project manager is essential. The role requires a high school diploma with extensive scheduling experience and advanced proficiency in scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with specialized training or college coursework.
• At least 11 years of experience in scheduling or related fields.
• Proficient in Primavera and MS Project.
• Strong CPM scheduling knowledge and field construction awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of schedule controls methodology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Input data into scheduling software programs.
• Maintain schedules and update as needed.
• Gather and analyze information to prepare reports.
• Evaluate critical path, manpower, resources, and equipment.
• Report to a Manager.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Scheduling software

Field construction

Schedule controls

CPM networks

Construction tech

Documentation to schedule

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Summary of Description

Perform tasks related to the development and tracking of schedules.

Duties

• Gather and input data into scheduling software programs.
• Maintain schedule and update, as needed.
• Gather and analyze information to prepare reports.
• Evaluate critical path, manpower, resources, and equipment.
• Report to a Manager.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), with additional specialized training or college course work and at least eleven (11) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Specific Skills

• Advanced MS Excel training and knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge with scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of field construction and plant maintenance activities,
• Understanding of schedule controls methodology.
• Extensive knowledge of resource monitoring techniques such as CPM networks, plus understanding of construction technology, process systems and structures.
• Able to develop schedule from documentation.
• Strong written, verbal and listening communication skills.
• Problem recognition and problem resolution skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Ability to walk on even and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to wear PPE including fire retardant clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, respirator.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year.
• Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
• Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
• Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear.
• Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.