Planner/Scheduler IV
Assigned to major projects with multiyear duration with an extreme level of complexity. Expert user of Primavera P6 software. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in project planning and scheduling and considered an industry expert in the field.
Recommend best practices. Solve complex problems. Work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
Develop a realistic project plan and schedule to meet the project objectives.
Ensure that all standard procedures and systems for project planning and scheduling are followed.
Responsible for ensuring that proper WBS, coding and resources are integrated into the schedule.
Implement Earned Value Management. Ensure accurate SPI and Earned Value curve are reported.
Ensuring Contractor’s plans and schedules are prepared and integrated according to project standards and contract requirements.
Coordinate and update schedules with actual progress and forecast remaining durations, project milestones, and completion dates
Apply practical field experience with planning and scheduling knowledge to identify challenges to the project schedule and suggest mitigation plans and prepare recovery schedules. Carry out what-if schedule analysis for different options or to assess impacts of certain events.
Proactively report schedule status and efficiently communicate any schedule risk and mitigation plan with PM/CM and project control supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Post secondary education in Engineering or Construction. Engineering P.Eng (or its equivalent) is preferred. Project Management Professional credential (PMP) is preferred.
10+ years working experience, including 5+ years of solar project relevant experience.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and to work with a minimum level of supervision
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in a team environment
Computer skills using P6, Power BI, Ecosys, Microsoft Office products
• Ability to prepare a Level 4 Schedule from a scope of work (Create WBS, tasks, duration, logic, sample layouts, filters)
• Resources Loading with Labor, Non-Labor, Materials
• Complete a status update to progress a Schedule (time and resources)
• Create standard S Curve from P6
• Integrate 3rd party schedules with Master Project Schedule
• Maintain Resource Assignment Tools in P6
• Generate P6 reports for time, resources, and costs
The second tier of testing will only be given to the top candidates the manager is interested in. It may be requested before or after an interview. This testing will be conducted on-site and in-person and will involve the creation of an actual schedule, and related items, within a real P6 environment.
