Senior Scheduler

Daksta; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Daksta is seeking a Senior Scheduler for its Advanced Technology team. You will create and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, coordinating with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to reflect scope, milestones, and deliverables.

You will monitor progress, identify risks, and propose mitigations, generating reports that highlight critical path, resource usage, and schedule variance to enable timely decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project scheduling for advanced technology or complex projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is required.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, critical path methodology, and resource planning.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification in project scheduling or project management (e.g., PMI-SP, PMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and update project schedules, ensuring all tasks, milestones, and dependencies are accurately represented.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather updates on progress and adjust schedules as necessary.
• Conduct regular schedule reviews to identify potential risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Generate and distribute detailed schedule reports to stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and performance indicators.
• Participate in project meetings to provide scheduling insights and support decision-making processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all scheduling activities.

Skills

Primavera P6

Critical path

Resource planning

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Advertisement: Senior Scheduler, Advanced Technology Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Scheduler to join our Advanced Technology team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects. As a Senior Scheduler, you will leverage your expertise in Primavera P6 to develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving project success through meticulous scheduling and planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather input and ensure schedules reflect project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or delays, providing recommendations for mitigation strategies.
• Analyze schedule performance and prepare detailed reports, including critical path analysis, resource allocation, and schedule variance.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, timelines, and industry best practices.
• Facilitate regular schedule review meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Support the development of baseline schedules and ensure adherence to approved project plans.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on scheduling tools and techniques as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project scheduling, with a focus on advanced technology or complex projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is required.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, critical path methodology, and resource planning.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification in project scheduling or project management (e.g., PMI-SP, PMP) is a plus.

Day-to-Day

• Create and update project schedules, ensuring all tasks, milestones, and dependencies are accurately represented.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather updates on progress and adjust schedules as necessary.
• Conduct regular schedule reviews to identify potential risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Generate and distribute detailed schedule reports to stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and performance indicators.
• Participate in project meetings to provide scheduling insights and support decision-making processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all scheduling activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the advanced technology sector.