*********** 📣 NEW POSITION ALERT 📣 *********** The Ampere Group is in need of a Project Scheduler out of the Massachusetts area! Email me at nmills@theamperegroup.com today for more information! Position Overview: This is a hybrid role, 1 day minimum in-office may be required (the rest would be remote). Periodic visits to client sites as needed (this office is currently located in Waltham, MA). Candidates will need to reside in MA, NH, RI, upper CT, or southern ME. Join us as an analytical Project Scheduler and become an integral part of our Project Managers and leadership team. This position will support mainly construction schedule management. In this role, you will ensure strict compliance with established milestone reporting, policies, programs, processes, and scheduling protocols. Your primary responsibilities will include developing detailed critical path schedules, forecasting workloads, and resource planning. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree and have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience. We value a customer-centric approach, so strong oral and written communication skills are essential. Problem-solving skills are highly prized, as is the ability to analyze situations and present viable alternative courses of action. Exceptional organizational skills with a clear focus on achieving desired outcomes are critical. A strong aptitude for financial matters is expected, and experience working with Primavera 6 is a plus. While previous scheduling experience in the construction, electric/gas transmission, distribution, and substation industry is preferred, it is not a strict requirement. Benefits: Our company values its people and offers an employer paid benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, wellness programs, cell phone reimbursement, generous paid time off, and more! #transmission #projectscheduling #utilities #massachusetts #power
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#hiring Project Controls / Scheduler, Phoenix, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Phoenixjobs #Arizonajobs #ITCommunications Apply: https://lnkd.in/d8Ds6V4P We are in need of a Project Controls / Scheduler with MS Projects experience. As the Project Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing, supporting, and updating detailed project and program schedules that effectively communicate to all levels of the project team and stakeholders. During a typical day, you could find yourself supporting the team by collecting and collating data and interpreting timelines. As well as regularly update and provide weekly progress reports, layouts, and publication of the master schedule. Other tasks you could expect to do are: Developed and maintained MS Project master projects schedule integrated with cost elements for earned value analysis and reporting. Assign, planning, and leveling Portfolio resources to the program schedule. Maintain an Earned Value Management System in accordance with the client's procedure/requirements to monitor and report monthly /schedule performance ratio. Lead coordination of schedules with internal and external customers/partners, as well as project status reporting, summary, and analysis. Perform various types of analysis including trend, graphics, earned value, productivity, risk and/or any other identified Key Performance Indicators. Make formal presentations and generate reports for management and customers. Act as a lead scheduler for EPC projects as identified. Direct schedule integration and updates from project partners. Manage changes in the schedule and communicate the impact to higher management and the customer. Develop CPN schedules for highly complex projects, including the development of process maps
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🚀 Unlocking Efficiency: Navigating the Challenges of Construction Scheduling! 💼 As a seasoned Senior Scheduling Engineer, I've encountered a myriad of challenges in the dynamic realm of construction scheduling. Today, let's delve into some common hurdles faced by schedulers and explore effective solutions to overcome them: ⛔ **Resource Constraints**: Balancing limited resources amidst fluctuating demands can be daunting. Solution: Implement robust resource leveling techniques to optimize resource allocation and ensure efficient utilization. ⛔ **Uncertain Project Scope**: Ever-changing project scopes can wreak havoc on schedules. Solution: Foster clear communication channels and establish robust change management protocols to mitigate scope creep and maintain schedule integrity. ⛔ **Dependency Management**: Managing interdependencies between tasks is crucial yet complex. Solution: Leverage advanced scheduling software to accurately model dependencies and streamline sequencing, ensuring smooth project flow. ⛔ **Schedule Compression**: Tight deadlines often necessitate schedule compression. Solution: Employ techniques like fast-tracking and crashing to accelerate project timelines while carefully managing associated risks. ⛔ **Data Accuracy**: Inaccurate or outdated data can derail schedules. Solution: Implement rigorous data validation processes and leverage automation tools to ensure data integrity and reliability. ⛔ **Stakeholder Alignment**: Misalignment among project stakeholders can hinder progress. Solution: Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings and foster a collaborative environment to ensure alignment on project objectives and priorities. By proactively addressing these challenges and implementing effective solutions, scheduling engineers can drive efficiency, minimize delays, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Let's continue to innovate, collaborate, and elevate the field of construction scheduling together! 💪🏗️ #ConstructionScheduling #Efficiency #ProjectManagement #LinkedInLearning I invite fellow scheduling professionals to share their insights and experiences in the comments below. Together, let's empower each other to tackle scheduling challenges head-on and achieve excellence in our field! 🌟
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Job Title: Utility Construction Scheduler Location: ME, NY & CT Duration: 6 months Description: · Develop an Integrated Master Schedule of the project according to owner standards and approved scheduling tool · Maintain change control and the change order register. · Assess progress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for progress reporting. · Responsible for EVM during all project stages. Perform Current Schedule and Cost (EV, AC) vs. Performance Measurement Baseline, compare and highlight major activity deviations between the original baseline and the current plan based on monthly updates. · Perform Critical Path Analysis, identify and analyze critical paths/activities to ascertain project completion in time and in budget, including forecasting delays and evaluation of alternative scenarios. · Responsible for developing, implementing, feeding, reconciling and maintaining valuable project control databases and reports for projects. · Manage and ensure the reconciliation of program controls data with financial and performance systems, coordinating with Project Managers. · Develops lists of design, procurement, construction and post construction activities based on review of design documents, examination of site conditions and discussions with Owners, design consultants and contractors. · Identifies major milestones, critical approvals and long lead procurement items. · Determines reasonable schedule logic and constraints based on discussion with task owners and/or teams. · Develops realistic activity durations based on production rates and available manpower based on discussion with task owners and/or teams. · Assigns resources (cost, labor or material) to activities and develops cash flow reports and resource histograms. · Evaluates critical and near critical path activity sequences. · Assesses actual progress based on site inspections. Identifies schedule changes and trends. · Develops earned value reports. · Suggests corrective actions and/or develop recovery plans when delays are anticipated or occur. · Review architect and contractor prepared schedules. · Prepares post construction as-built schedules and lessons learned reports. · Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary. · Complexity - Work involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features. · Decision-making - Most assignments are performed solitarily. Makes decisions on technical problems and methods. Receives approval on proposed plans for projects and general direction as to results expected or on unusual problems.
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🌟 Crucial Duties for a Planning Engineer 🌟 As a planning engineer, your role is pivotal in ensuring projects stay on track and are completed successfully. Here are some key responsibilities that define our impact: 1. **Project Scheduling:** Mastering tools like Primavera or Microsoft Project to create comprehensive schedules that guide project timelines and milestones. 2. **Resource Allocation:** Skillfully managing manpower, materials, and equipment to optimize efficiency and meet project demands. 3. **Risk Management:** Proactively identifying risks and strategizing solutions to mitigate potential disruptions. 4. **Progress Monitoring:** Continuously monitoring project progress, identifying deviations, and implementing corrective actions swiftly. 5. **Reporting:** Delivering clear and concise progress reports to stakeholders, keeping everyone informed and aligned. 6. **Coordination:** Collaborating seamlessly across teams to ensure smooth workflows and timely project delivery. 7. **Cost Control:** Diligently monitoring expenditures to maintain alignment with project budgets. 8. **Quality Assurance:** Upholding rigorous standards to ensure that project outcomes meet quality expectations. 9. **Documentation:** Maintaining meticulous records of project plans, schedules, and reports for transparency and accountability. 10. **Communication:** Facilitating open and effective communication channels to foster teamwork and clarity. These responsibilities are not just tasks; they are the pillars that support successful project execution. Embrace the challenge and impact of being a planning engineer! 💼✨ #PlanningEngineer #ProjectManagement #ConstructionManagement #EngineeringExcellence
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#hiring Senior Project Planner/Scheduler, Phoenix, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Phoenixjobs #Arizonajobs #ITCommunications Apply: https://lnkd.in/dD_D_hhS Senior Project Planner/Scheduler Senior Project Planner/Scheduler Description Manages and oversees the scheduling function within project controls functional area for low to moderate risk engineering and construction projects. Responsible for project planning and scheduling, monitoring, progress measurement, risk management and reporting. Manages planning team members reporting to the Project Controls Manager for the Sustaining Capital Group. Provides guidance and consultation for project team members. Mentor and lead other project planner/scheduling members, ensure project planning team is staffed appropriately, conduct regular staff performance reviews and manage any staffing issues that may arise. Interact with the Project Management team and Sustaining Capital Management team in the development of the project schedule and participate in regular project meetings. Gather information, conduct analysis and prepare reports and presentations of information to communicate potential issues and concerns as needed on the projects. Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule. Identify, determine, and communicate design changes, scope changes, schedule slippages and potential impacts and participate in the identification of mitigations. Ensure trends of cost and schedule are identified, well documented and ensure the change management process is followed and communicate and suggest corrective actions. Coordinate with cross functional team in project setting, ensure project controls team members are interfacing with engineering, procurement, contracts and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work. Manage project baseline process for schedule and participate in progress measurement as well as forecasting of final schedule throughout the project. Ensure all planning is conducted in accordance with company standards and procedures and that schedule version control processes, policies, and procedures are followed. Participate in risk management; this includes identification, documentation, mitigation and tracking of potential risks on the project. In addition, determine potential schedule/progress impacts of potential risks as they are identified. Guide and direct resolution of project difficulties and complex project control issues. Strong analytical skills required to review all project controls information and ensure accuracy as well as identify issues, concerns, and potential mitigations. Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend mitigations and potential workarounds. Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slippages identified in schedule. Perform other duties
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The three types of knowledge that Saleh Mobarak, the author of the book "Construction Project Scheduling and Control", believes a scheduler should have : 1. Knowledge of computer software (and perhaps hardware as well) in project scheduling specifically but also project management and other related (e.g., cost estimating) software 2. Knowledge of the principles and concepts of project scheduling and control (as part of project management) 3. Knowledge of the specific technical field, such as commercial building, industrial, transportation, and so forth. #Scheduler #constructionprojects #projectcontrols #Saleh_mubarak
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