Scheduler - Planning & Cost Control

Description

• Assists project units and Project Coordinator by developing, maintaining and the analysis of project cost and schedule data, prepares reports based on data analytics and makes recommendations to improve performance of project teams or specific projects.
• Produce meaningful conclusions related to a portfolio of projects.
• Develop presentations and produce required training to be used for internal and external resources
• Organize, compile, summarize and analyze project cost and project schedule data/statistics
• Cost Controller/Scheduler is responsible for developing and managing large moderate to complex projects schedules using a corporate scheduling tool such as Primavera or Microsoft Project, and risk management tools.
• Participate and administer scheduling operational processes and procedures related to cost control and scheduling
• Uses spreadsheet, database, scheduling, and statistical software packages to analyze data, spot trends, and develop forecasts. Works independently with minimal guidance. May oversee external resources to ensure conformance to the Projects processes and procedures.
• Runs analysis to determine performance based on established KPIs. Leads risk analysis for team or area coordinator. Provides knowledge, recommendations and solutions supporting to project teams in order to deliver projects according with the baseline schedule and under budget.
• Providing work packages to the Project Management Office for consolidation and reporting purposes.

Requirements

• PMP Certification preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to load cost and resources into schedules and analyze project requirements and alternatives or ability to quickly learn advanced level of software skills.(e.g., Microsoft Project or Primavera)
• Ability to become proficient in risk management methodology and lead project risk analysis utilizing cost and resource loaded schedules
• Communicating & Influencing - Competent
• Innovation & Creativity - Advanced
• Advanced computer literacy including operation of office automation products (e.g. Microsoft Office Project, Excel, Access & Lotus Notes) is required.
• BS or BA from accredited college/university in a related discipline in a related analytic discipline.
• Customer Focus - Advanced
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of AACE
• Ability to training and verify completeness of external resources work product
• Experience developing and maintaining complex project schedules.
• Team Work - Advanced
• Proven ability to work in cross functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Flexibility & Globalization - Competent
• Experience with some back office financial enterprise systems such as SAP
• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
• 5 Years experience in Project Controls

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance