Transportation Project Scheduler

TRANSPORTATION Project Scheduler

Foster CM Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Scheduler for a full-time position located in our San Antonio, Texas office. The candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years critical path method (CPM) scheduling experience using Primavera P6. The Project Scheduler will report to the Sr. Project Manager.

The Project Scheduler will be responsible for data entry in Primavera 6, including assistance with schedule development, maintenance, progress measurement, change management implementation, monitoring, and analysis of a program-wide or project schedules on major Transportation Projects. The candidate will understand policies, methods, and procedures that includes planning & scheduling techniques, Risk Analysis and Risk Management. Experience with industry standard best practices for using Primavera P6. The preferred candidate will have experience with Transportation Projects and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and contract specifications.

Essential Job Functions:

· Assist in implementing project planning and scheduling strategy, plans and procedures.

· Assist in coordinating the development and implementation of project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) in coordination with Project Leads, Cost Engineers, and Contractor Project Leads.

· May assist with preparing contract time determinations based on plans and specifications.

· Assist with evaluating cost and/or resource loaded planning schedules.

· Assist in evaluating baseline and monthly schedule submittals for compliance with contract specifications. Evaluating deviations from the baseline.

· Monitor and track construction schedule progress by conducting project schedule analysis, critical path analysis and schedule risk analysis.

· Identify schedule activities that control the overall construction time or project’s critical path.

· Identify and measure the impact changes have on project schedules by conducting Time Impact Analyses (TIA).

· Provide recommendations to resolve the time, scope, and cost aspects of project changes or delays.

· Prepare technical reports to communicate findings and recommendations.

· Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

· Must have experience using Primavera P6

· Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Knowledge of schedule analyzing software

· Experience with cost and resource loading of schedules

· Experience with technical writing and report preparation, graphic presentation skills required

· Practical knowledge of transportation construction concepts

· Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight

· Good organizational and time management skills

· Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or comparable practical experience preferred (other degree and/or experience will be considered in lieu of degree)

· Primavera P6 experience required

· Minimum 3-5 years of experience in scheduling with emphasis on Transportation Projects