Project Scheduler

Synectics Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Description

• Organize, implement and maintain scheduling management system supporting identified projects and their plans.
• Assist to set up tasks and sub tasks to ensure satisfactory realization of project contract requirements as scheduled. Log project time-lines and maintain P6 database of tasks and its status.
• Log all new information into P6 database and provide scheduled reports for contract coordination and reporting purposes.
• Interact with project staff and project stakeholders to schedule work and coordinate assignments.
• Design and develop project schedules. Interact with project teams and contractors to define scope of work to develop and update detailed schedules and identification of variances from original plan.
• Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas.
• Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend alternative work paths.
• Develop and update weekly schedule working with superintendents and field engineers and project managers.
• Support project management team to maintain timely and effective change management processes, procedures and systems.
• Assist project team to develop and maintain periodic status reports to keep management informed on project progress.
• Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules.
• Interact with project team members, contractors, cost engineers, and management.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Education but candidates with Associate's Degree's, Bachelor's degree's or Master's Degree's will be factored into the selection.
• Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with project team members and stakeholders in order to receive and produce schedule information.
• Must be able to participate fully in all project and department meetings and discussions effectively.
• Must understand how to effectively use the Primavera P6 software including knowledge in layouts, activity codes, resources, group and sort and reporting.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• PMP or other PMI certification would be beneficial but not required.
• PSP or CST or other AACEI certification would be beneficial but not required.
• Knowledge of Schedule Quality practices in regard to P6 schedules would be beneficial but not required.
• Project Gating procedures knowledge would be beneficial but not required.
• Prior work experience in SQL coding is a plus.
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

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