Project Scheduler

TAKRAF Group; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

TAKRAF Group seeks a Project Scheduler to assist the Project Manager in planning and scheduling engineering design and supply projects. You will gather project data, run analyses, and coordinate with the team to set and monitor schedules, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and company policy.

The role requires proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, strong MS Office skills, and experience with mining or bulk material handling environments.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree with scheduling experience (2–5 years).
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of mining and/or bulk material handling industries.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor and analyze project schedules per contract and best practice.
• Create, monitor, analyze and revise a level 4, CDM schedule.
• Track, analyze and report information to enable weekly project reports.
• Ensure accuracy of schedules, tasks, meeting updates and reports distribution.
• Coordinate schedules, tasks and meetings; distribute reports efficiently.
• Prepare, implement and monitor WBS-based scopes of work.
• Monitor progress, identify critical activities and forecast progress.
• Track baselines, perform what-if analyses, develop contingencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional departments to resolve project issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Become a part of our team!

The Project Scheduler supports the Project Manager in overseeing the planning and scheduling of engineering design and supply projects by gathering and analyzing project information. Uses analytical reports and understanding of the project and coordination with the project team to set and monitor schedules. Ensures the scheduling of work follows company policy and the contractual requirement of the project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Create, monitor and analyze project schedules in accordance with the standard of best practice and as required by the project contract documents.
• Creating, monitoring, analyzing and revising a level 4, resource loaded, Critical Data Method (CDM) schedule.
• Track, analyze and report information appropriately to allow the project teams to manage their projects and elevate weekly reports.
• Ensure accuracy of project schedules, task, meeting updates, and efficient distribution of reports.
• Coordinate project schedules, task, meeting updates, and efficient distribution reports.
• Prepare, implement and monitor scopes of work using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for control and integrity.
• Monitor projects’ progress, including identifying critical activities and reviewing forecasts and progress achieved data.
• Track baselines, perform what-if-analysis, coordinate with project management and project controlling to develop contingency plans.
• Perform coordination of cross-functional departments to identify project issues, monitor action items and work with the project Manager to ensure resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) with specialized course work in business and two (2) to five (5) years of project relates scheduling experience or equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Advanced proficiency in Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project.

Proficient in MS Office.

Knowledge of mining and /or bulk material handling industries

Knowledge -

Must have advanced proficiency in Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook Calendar, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be proficient in coordinating and management of basic office systems. Knowledge and skill in working with modern office terminology, procedures, equipment, and records management.

Knowledge of research methods and techniques, general math, and English composition.

Skills -

Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy. Continual attention to detail in composing communications, data entry of project information, proofing of data, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines. Operating modern office equipment and effective oral and written communication are critical skills for this role.

Abilities -

Must be able to: interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in written form; work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects, completing tasks and demands; work independently and as an integral part of a small management team; plan, schedule, coordinate and review the work of self and others in a manner conducive to proficient performance and high morale; understand and follow complex oral and written directions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, executives, and the general public; exhibit diplomacy and the highest ethical standards in all matters; compose and prepare complex correspondence, and reports; express oneself clearly and concisely; discretely handle confidential information; manage multiple projects at a time and adjust to shifts in priorities; make independent decisions and work with minimal supervision; able to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various problems, and prioritize work.

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