Project scheduler job description
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Example project scheduler requirements on a job description
Project scheduler requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in project scheduler job postings.
Sample project scheduler requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in project scheduling
- Proficiency in project management software and tools
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Sample required project scheduler soft skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Project scheduler job description example 1
ANSER project scheduler job description
At Anser Advisory, we strive and succeed by creating smart, dynamic and professionally skilled teams to deliver extraordinary projects for our clients. You will work on interesting projects which will expand your expertise and hone your technical skills through the ability to access the most advanced technology on the market. Your successful impact will help us obtain our goal of being the nationwide go-to professional services provider. Anser provides our clients with advisory, compliance, program and project construction management services at the highest level of dedication.
Our relationships are on our credibility to deliver on our commitments, with unbeatable service levels to our clients which has resulted in our rapid growth, nationwide.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelops and maintains program schedules identifying relationships, logic, milestones, and constraints for construction projects of various types Independently interprets and reads detailed construction drawings (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, etc.) and develops a clear understanding of work scope Reviews Contractor's Baseline schedule submissions and verifies that all work scope is identified properly and logically sequenced correctly; provides written detailed schedule review comments Performs QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for conformance with contract; reviews critical path, cost loading, resource loading of man-hours, schedule content, recovery schedules, use of logic relationships and lags, constraints and milestones Performs schedule Time Impact Analysis for any change orders that affect the construction schedule; conducts schedule negotiations with the OAR and the contractor for any delay time settlements Reads drawings to determine if work is in or out of scope, and understands terms and conditions of the contract to determine if any compensable or non-compensable time extensions have merit Performs Critical Path analysis and Earned Value analysis Walks the construction sites as needed and checks the contractor's weekly/monthly schedule progress; provides reports to the project OAR and upper management.Effectively communicates with the Contractor regarding all schedule/progress related matters and concerns in the weekly status meetings and all other schedule related meetings Performs Program Schedule QA/QC reviews on a regular basis Performs status updates for Program Schedules/Master Schedules on a bi-monthly basis Ensures proper use of Program-level standard codes, layouts and reports necessary to ensure data integrity Serves as a liaison between project teams, department leadership and the Program & Project Controls department Prepares reports as needed and directed by Management
Required Qualifications & EducationGraduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management ORGraduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in any course, but with additional two (2) years of experience in Construction Scheduling to compensate for the required education.Eight (8) years full time paid professional experience in Construction Scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor, preferably in an educational facility or public works projects Proficiency in Primavera 15.1 or above and MS Office SuiteExcellent written and verbal communication skills Superior organizational and planning skills Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff Understanding of theories, principles and practices of cost engineering, scheduling and schedule forensics
PLEASE NOTE: This position requires the candidate to work on projects with our client, LAUSD. Please note that LAUSD hiring requirements state that any candidates submitted for consideration be fully vaccinated and able to submit proof of vaccination. LAUSD will not consider candidates who do not meet this requirement.
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it makes our firm stronger. Each of us contributes to our inclusive environment in the way we act, our level of commitment, encouragement to others to share their ideas, and our everyday, outstanding teamwork to support our clients. We also support professional for our staff and celebrate their accomplishments.
Simply put, our firm is better...because of the people we work with.
Our relationships are on our credibility to deliver on our commitments, with unbeatable service levels to our clients which has resulted in our rapid growth, nationwide.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelops and maintains program schedules identifying relationships, logic, milestones, and constraints for construction projects of various types Independently interprets and reads detailed construction drawings (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, etc.) and develops a clear understanding of work scope Reviews Contractor's Baseline schedule submissions and verifies that all work scope is identified properly and logically sequenced correctly; provides written detailed schedule review comments Performs QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for conformance with contract; reviews critical path, cost loading, resource loading of man-hours, schedule content, recovery schedules, use of logic relationships and lags, constraints and milestones Performs schedule Time Impact Analysis for any change orders that affect the construction schedule; conducts schedule negotiations with the OAR and the contractor for any delay time settlements Reads drawings to determine if work is in or out of scope, and understands terms and conditions of the contract to determine if any compensable or non-compensable time extensions have merit Performs Critical Path analysis and Earned Value analysis Walks the construction sites as needed and checks the contractor's weekly/monthly schedule progress; provides reports to the project OAR and upper management.Effectively communicates with the Contractor regarding all schedule/progress related matters and concerns in the weekly status meetings and all other schedule related meetings Performs Program Schedule QA/QC reviews on a regular basis Performs status updates for Program Schedules/Master Schedules on a bi-monthly basis Ensures proper use of Program-level standard codes, layouts and reports necessary to ensure data integrity Serves as a liaison between project teams, department leadership and the Program & Project Controls department Prepares reports as needed and directed by Management
Required Qualifications & EducationGraduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management ORGraduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in any course, but with additional two (2) years of experience in Construction Scheduling to compensate for the required education.Eight (8) years full time paid professional experience in Construction Scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor, preferably in an educational facility or public works projects Proficiency in Primavera 15.1 or above and MS Office SuiteExcellent written and verbal communication skills Superior organizational and planning skills Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff Understanding of theories, principles and practices of cost engineering, scheduling and schedule forensics
PLEASE NOTE: This position requires the candidate to work on projects with our client, LAUSD. Please note that LAUSD hiring requirements state that any candidates submitted for consideration be fully vaccinated and able to submit proof of vaccination. LAUSD will not consider candidates who do not meet this requirement.
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it makes our firm stronger. Each of us contributes to our inclusive environment in the way we act, our level of commitment, encouragement to others to share their ideas, and our everyday, outstanding teamwork to support our clients. We also support professional for our staff and celebrate their accomplishments.
Simply put, our firm is better...because of the people we work with.
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Project scheduler job description example 2
Plug Power project scheduler job description
Project Controls Analyst - Scheduler
*Primavera P6 experience a plus!!*
We are adding to our amazing project controls team! Please read through the below description to see if this is the right fit for you! We are looking for an experienced scheduler with a strong interest in our industry!
Position Summary
The Project Controls Analyst/Scheduler is part of the Project Controls team responsible for Scheduling and Actionable reporting and effective delivery of Hydrogen Liquification Plants and plays an integral role in ensuring the success of these projects. This role will focus on creating and maintaining schedules of Hydrogen Liquification facilities. In the role of Project Controls Analyst/Scheduler, you will develop, maintain, and publish Project Schedules.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates ability to generate accurate Project Schedules using Primavera P6 software. (and MS Project as needed) Capable of developing schedules for a variety of Energy (Renewables, Oil and Gas) and other various industrial/manufacturing processes and systems.Development of schedules identifying relationships, logic, milestones, constraints and resource loading of cost and hours along with the regular maintenance and periodic updating of the schedules.Communicates and coordinates between various individuals and departments on each project to pro-actively manage the schedule, update progress and anticipate delays.Reviewing third party submitted schedules for the owner to validate compliance with specifications, staging and logic.Takes responsibility for validation of scheduled activities.Creates milestone schedules for delivery of engineering deliverables, equipment, raw materials or subcontracted work and labor.Functions as a productive team member in the scheduling and development of engineering projects from conception to completion.Reviews and analyzes Notices of Change and Requests for Change for schedule impact.Assists in preparing Schedule Analysis reports with Explanation of Schedule Variances.Demonstrates ability and willingness to execute other project controls activities such as cost and budget monitoring, issue management, meeting facilitation, document control and monthly status reporting to the Owner. Works as a team-member to meet project execution and scheduling goals Supports development of project plans and production schedule Assists BD efforts by creating base schedules and timelines for potential projects
Education and Experience
A minimum of 3 - 5 years experience as a project scheduler in the industrial engineering and/or construction industry Experience in developing project schedules utilizing Primavera P6, MS Project or other scheduling tools.Exemplary communication skills, written, analytical, negotiating and interpersonal are essential.Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for cost reporting Must be capable of independent work in fast paced, schedule driven environments.Knowledge of engineering, supply chain, and construction processes Ability to work on multiple complex project efforts at a time Sound business sense with the flexibility to modify processes or procedures to achieve goals as information changes and project events unfold Skilled at building relationships and influencing team members at all levels of the organization, including at the senior levels Ability to effectively accomplish goals working with field-based and remote team members Work experience in Hydrogen and/or fuel cells, renewable energy, cryogenic industry, High Pressure Systems, gas processing and/or dispensing equipment, oil and gas, CNG, LNG, etc., or pharmaceuticals strongly preferred Attending/conducting client or sub-contractor schedule reviews, and other vendor interfacing.Cost/Earned Value experience is a plus.Capitol Cost Estimating is a plus
Plug Power, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
*Primavera P6 experience a plus!!*
We are adding to our amazing project controls team! Please read through the below description to see if this is the right fit for you! We are looking for an experienced scheduler with a strong interest in our industry!
Position Summary
The Project Controls Analyst/Scheduler is part of the Project Controls team responsible for Scheduling and Actionable reporting and effective delivery of Hydrogen Liquification Plants and plays an integral role in ensuring the success of these projects. This role will focus on creating and maintaining schedules of Hydrogen Liquification facilities. In the role of Project Controls Analyst/Scheduler, you will develop, maintain, and publish Project Schedules.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates ability to generate accurate Project Schedules using Primavera P6 software. (and MS Project as needed) Capable of developing schedules for a variety of Energy (Renewables, Oil and Gas) and other various industrial/manufacturing processes and systems.Development of schedules identifying relationships, logic, milestones, constraints and resource loading of cost and hours along with the regular maintenance and periodic updating of the schedules.Communicates and coordinates between various individuals and departments on each project to pro-actively manage the schedule, update progress and anticipate delays.Reviewing third party submitted schedules for the owner to validate compliance with specifications, staging and logic.Takes responsibility for validation of scheduled activities.Creates milestone schedules for delivery of engineering deliverables, equipment, raw materials or subcontracted work and labor.Functions as a productive team member in the scheduling and development of engineering projects from conception to completion.Reviews and analyzes Notices of Change and Requests for Change for schedule impact.Assists in preparing Schedule Analysis reports with Explanation of Schedule Variances.Demonstrates ability and willingness to execute other project controls activities such as cost and budget monitoring, issue management, meeting facilitation, document control and monthly status reporting to the Owner. Works as a team-member to meet project execution and scheduling goals Supports development of project plans and production schedule Assists BD efforts by creating base schedules and timelines for potential projects
Education and Experience
A minimum of 3 - 5 years experience as a project scheduler in the industrial engineering and/or construction industry Experience in developing project schedules utilizing Primavera P6, MS Project or other scheduling tools.Exemplary communication skills, written, analytical, negotiating and interpersonal are essential.Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for cost reporting Must be capable of independent work in fast paced, schedule driven environments.Knowledge of engineering, supply chain, and construction processes Ability to work on multiple complex project efforts at a time Sound business sense with the flexibility to modify processes or procedures to achieve goals as information changes and project events unfold Skilled at building relationships and influencing team members at all levels of the organization, including at the senior levels Ability to effectively accomplish goals working with field-based and remote team members Work experience in Hydrogen and/or fuel cells, renewable energy, cryogenic industry, High Pressure Systems, gas processing and/or dispensing equipment, oil and gas, CNG, LNG, etc., or pharmaceuticals strongly preferred Attending/conducting client or sub-contractor schedule reviews, and other vendor interfacing.Cost/Earned Value experience is a plus.Capitol Cost Estimating is a plus
Plug Power, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Project scheduler job description example 3
Apex Clean Energy project scheduler job description
Apex Clean Energy is seeking a professional and experienced Development Scheduler to join our Development Department to help drive improvements in the development and management of schedules for our utility-scale renewable energy projects during the development phase of a project's life. You will be responsible for developing a consistent project schedule collaboratively with the developers and other internal departments, defining the details of a project's timelines by assisting with setting real-time predecessors and successors to each task. You will be expected to use SmartSheet, where our development schedules are housed, identify upcoming tasks for the project team, and actively participate in your team's project calls.
Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a project controls role managing multiple projects simultaneously. This person will be comfortable developing and managing schedule templates for various project types but preferably in renewable energy, experienced in analyzing and measuring project progress, able to drive clarity around activity durations, and have experience ensuring that predecessors and successors are linked properly. This role is responsible for creating and providing reports for development managers coupled with coordinating with other departments on a regular basis.
Hours: Full Time
Type: Exempt
Department: Project Management
Travel: 0%
Office Location: Apex's Headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia
Primary Responsibilities
Work closely with each project's development team to develop and maintain detailed resource loaded schedules using SmartSheet.
Utilize scheduling tools mostly in SmartSheet, and on occasion MS Project and MS Excel.
Develop and maintain summary level schedule reports: Gantt, milestone charts, and other tools used to support critical path analysis, near-term tasks work, priority-based resource allocations, performance variances, and to support cost/schedule integration.
Gather and analyze information to prepare reports on the progress of projects.
Support the project management team in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects, including dashboard maintenance.
Work in collaboration with project management team to drive consistency of the project scheduling approach to facilitate accuracy in project execution and reporting.
Troubleshoot and monitor potential scheduling problems.
Facilitate and participate in schedule reviews.
Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a project controls role managing multiple projects simultaneously. This person will be comfortable developing and managing schedule templates for various project types but preferably in renewable energy, experienced in analyzing and measuring project progress, able to drive clarity around activity durations, and have experience ensuring that predecessors and successors are linked properly. This role is responsible for creating and providing reports for development managers coupled with coordinating with other departments on a regular basis.
Hours: Full Time
Type: Exempt
Department: Project Management
Travel: 0%
Office Location: Apex's Headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia
Primary Responsibilities
Work closely with each project's development team to develop and maintain detailed resource loaded schedules using SmartSheet.
Utilize scheduling tools mostly in SmartSheet, and on occasion MS Project and MS Excel.
Develop and maintain summary level schedule reports: Gantt, milestone charts, and other tools used to support critical path analysis, near-term tasks work, priority-based resource allocations, performance variances, and to support cost/schedule integration.
Gather and analyze information to prepare reports on the progress of projects.
Support the project management team in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects, including dashboard maintenance.
Work in collaboration with project management team to drive consistency of the project scheduling approach to facilitate accuracy in project execution and reporting.
Troubleshoot and monitor potential scheduling problems.
Facilitate and participate in schedule reviews.
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Updated March 14, 2024