Scheduler

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies is seeking a Junior Scheduler to join our Houston Energy Corridor Office. The Scheduler will support Development of project schedules using Critical Path Method for E- and EP- engineering and procurement programs with inter-relating projects of varying size and complexity.

The role requires proficiency in Primavera P6 (and MS Project as needed), strong communication, and the ability to coordinate across departments to manage schedule progress, risks, and changes in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• BA or BS or related experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a project scheduler in the industrial engineering and/or construction industry.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project or other scheduling tools.
• Exemplary communication skills, written, analytical, negotiating and interpersonal are essential.

Responsibilities

• Generates accurate Project Schedules using Primavera P6 (and MS Project as needed).
• Develops schedules for Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, and other industrial projects.
• Identifies relationships, logic, milestones, constraints and resource loading in schedules.
• Communicates and coordinates between teams to proactively manage the schedule and delays.
• Plans resources (manpower, capital, facilities, material) in schedule development.
• Reviews third party schedules to validate compliance with specs, staging and logic.
• Validates scheduled activities.
• Works independently in fast-paced, schedule-driven environments.
• Creates milestone schedules for engineering deliverables, equipment and labor.
• Collaborates with team to meet project execution and scheduling goals.
• Reviews Change Notices/Changes for schedule impact.
• Prepares Schedule Analysis reports with explanations of variances.
• Assists in cost and budget monitoring, issue management, meetings, documentation, and monthly status reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

BA or BS or related experience

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Junor Scheduler to join our team in our Houston, TX Energy Corridor Office. Under the direction of the Project Controls Manager and/or Scheduling Manager the Scheduler will assist in the development of Project Schedules utilizing the Critical Path Method for (E)-engineering, (EP)-engineering and procurement, and/or (EPC) engineering, procurement and construction programs consisting of inter-relating projects and projects of varying size, complexity and delivery. The Scheduler will assist in developing schedules by identifying relationships, logic, milestones, constraints and resource loading of cost and man hours along with the regular maintenance and periodic updating of the schedules. Will develop reports to communicate the schedule and its' related schedule and cost impacts to Project Management and/or the Client.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates ability to generate accurate Project Schedules using Primavera P6 software. (and MS Project as needed).
• Capable of developing schedules for a variety of industrial projects including Oil and Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Agricultural, Pulp and Paper, and other various industrial manufacturing processes and systems.
• Development of schedules identifying relationships, logic, milestones, constraints and resource loading of cost and man hours along with the regular maintenance and periodic updating of the schedules.
• Communicates and coordinates between various individuals and departments on each project to pro-actively manage the schedule, update progress and anticipate delays.
• Identifies, conceptualizes & plans resources (i.e. manpower, capital, facilities & material expenses) in the schedule development.
• Reviewing third party submitted schedules for the owner to validate compliance with specifications, staging and logic.
• Takes responsibility for validation of scheduled activities.
• Must be capable of independent work in fast paced, schedule driven environments.
• Creates milestone schedules for delivery of engineering deliverables, equipment, raw materials or subcontracted work and labor.
• Functions as a productive team member in the scheduling and development of engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Reviews and analyzes Notices of Change and Requests for Change for schedule impact.
• Assists in preparing Schedule Analysis reports with Explanation of Schedule Variances.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to execute other project controls activities such as cost and budget monitoring, issue management, meeting facilitation, document control and monthly status reporting to the Owner.
• Works as a team-member to meet project execution and scheduling goals.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• BA or BS or related experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a project scheduler in the industrial engineering and/or construction industry.
• Exemplary communication skills, written, analytical, negotiating and interpersonal are essential.
• Experience in developing project schedules utilizing Primavera P6, MS Project or other scheduling tools.
• Attending/conducting client or sub-contractor schedule reviews, and other vendor interfacing.
• Cost/Earned Value experience is a plus.
• Capitol Cost Estimating is a plus.
• Ability to routinely and efficiently use Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and Microsoft Outlook.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled