Scheduler

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors in Memphis, TN seeks a seasoned Scheduling Specialist to manage Primavera P6 project controls for industrial shutdowns. You will align with the Overhaul Manager, develop and maintain baseline schedules, and ensure accurate status across planning activities.

The role requires 5+ years in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication across engineering disciplines and contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling, cost control and estimating on industrial projects.
• Ability to coordinate with engineering disciplines and contractors to align schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain P6 schedule reflecting current status.
• Issue baseline draft schedule by the target date.
• Review shutdown/startup logic with plant management and management stakeholders.
• Export activities from planning system for validation.
• Chair daily update meetings to gather data from area managers.
• Input SCR work and monitor schedule slippage and impacts.
• Develop management monitoring graphs for shutdown oversight.
• Determine lay-off strategy using histograms and communicate it to the Overhaul Contractor Manager.

Skills

Primavera P6 scheduling

MS Project

Attention to detail

Project controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Construction Science/Building Science or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

What You'll Be DoingJob Scope: To prepare and maintain the P6 schedule to accurately reflect current status. Work with the Overhaul Manager to identify potential effects on shutdown duration.Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Prepare P6 schedule using parameters supplied by Overhaul Contractor Manager.Issue the baseline draft schedule by May 1.Review shutdown and start up logic with relevant plant management.Export all relevant activities from planning system.Assist in the conduct of validation meetings to fine tune the schedule in accordance with the Overhaul Charter.Prepare management monitoring graphs to be used during the shutdown.Issue 3-day look ahead to all area managers and craft general foremen.Chair daily update meetings to gather data from area managers to maintain an accurate schedule.Input all SCR work into the schedule.Notify the Overhaul Manager of any slippage in the schedule.Use the histograms to determine the lay-off strategy for each trade and provide this information to the Overhaul Contractor Manager.Ideal BackgroundEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred.Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.Extreme attention to detail.Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.Ability to set priorities.Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.Excellent presentation skills.Excellent organizational skills.Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.Experienced in scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work. Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.Physical Requirements:Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.Other:Per-diem at the going GSA rate is offered to those who qualify and can be discussed.Hargrove CultureWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.Equal Opportunity Employment StatementHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.