Project Scheduler

We are currently looking for a Project Scheduler to join our team. This is a 12-month contract position based in the Middleburg area.

Minimum Requirements :

• National Higher Diploma / Degree in technical field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Project Scheduler
• Experience in developing project-specific and high-level milestone deliverable master plans to meet defined business objectives
• Planning and coordination
• In possession of a valid Certificate of Fitness, or be able to obtain one
• Interpersonal skills – Teamwork, Cross-Cultural Awareness and Stress tolerance
• Analytical skills – Good judgment, Information gathering, problem Analysis and Technical Skills and Competence
• Innovation and Oral Communication Skills
• Operational insight– A concern for excellence and execution

Job Description :

• Assist in preparing and keeping master plans for the overall SIB project portfolio as well as subproject plans for monitoring and tracking the requirements
• Compile Work Breakdown Structures in creating project schedules and estimates
• With Project Manager, update master and sub-project plans with new information as changes occur
• Monitor dependencies affected by changes.
• Provide key data to Project Manager to update project status and impact (e.g. timelines, budget, resources, and delays)
• Communicate any schedule conflicts, resource constraints, and time constraints to the Project Manager
• Communicate and publish plans to appropriate involved individuals to ensure each person understands the overall scope of the project, and when tasks are required to begin and be completed
• Utilize relevant project management software applications to develop project schedules
• Review each project periodically to ensure projects are on time and within cost projections
• Prepare an executive summary of all exceptions on projects, inclusive of tasks that are behind schedule, tasks that are competing for the same resource, conflicting priorities and exemplary performance, etc.
• Provide planning and resource allocation services that support the project schedule
• Support the preparation of progress reports, standardized reporting procedures and the monitoring of overall project performance
• Provide information for monthly reporting to OPCO