Sargent & Lundy
Senior Scheduler
Sargent & Lundy, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Description
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
As a Senior Project Scheduler for Capital Projects, you will apply your technical skills to meet project team and client needs for developing / maintaining project schedules and monitoring project performance. This work will include interfacing directly with project management, client management, engineering, construction, and other key stakeholders for the development of detailed schedules for scopes of work associated with electric capital infrastructure projects. Using a variety of industry and proprietary software tools, including Primavera P6, you will perform the following tasks:
Implement project controls tools and methodology
Develop and support project schedule requirements per client procedures and best practices
Perform critical path analysis, provide schedule insights and corrective actions when required
Support schedule contingency management, and work with key stakeholders to identify and manage project risks
Provide regular project updates and report deviations from the approved project baseline to the project team.
Proactively manage schedule variances and have a questioning attitude with project deviations.
Support month end closing and phase gate processes
Ensure standardized file locations exist for all required schedule documents.
Produce look-ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports
Assemble supporting documentation to meet project team and client requests/needs
Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision making
Interface regularly with project management to support monitoring schedule performance
Interface with cost analyst staff to develop time-phased cost forecasts
There is the potential for you to travel to client office for project coordination meetings
Qualifications
Essential skills and experience:
Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software
Familiarity with the practical application of project controls
7+ years of project experience
Post-secondary graduate
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels.
Motivation: Eager to learn new skills and develop knowledge to add make a valuable impact to project team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand project team needs. Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail.
Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and/or MS Access in creating detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
i.) AACE CST, or PMI Equivalent
ii.) Working towards AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI Equivalent
iii.) In lieu of Professional Designation (i. or ii.) above, has completed equivalent training
Or in lieu of i.), ii.) or iii.) above, has successfully passed designated proficiency testing
Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
Award Winning Compensation & Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Awards & Recognition
CityMinneapolis
StateMN
CountryUnited States
Area of InterestProject Management
TypeFull Time - Regular
Job ID2024-12783
Business GroupChief Operations Officer Group
DepartmentProject Controls and Scheduling Division
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
As a Senior Project Scheduler for Capital Projects, you will apply your technical skills to meet project team and client needs for developing / maintaining project schedules and monitoring project performance. This work will include interfacing directly with project management, client management, engineering, construction, and other key stakeholders for the development of detailed schedules for scopes of work associated with electric capital infrastructure projects. Using a variety of industry and proprietary software tools, including Primavera P6, you will perform the following tasks:
Implement project controls tools and methodology
Develop and support project schedule requirements per client procedures and best practices
Perform critical path analysis, provide schedule insights and corrective actions when required
Support schedule contingency management, and work with key stakeholders to identify and manage project risks
Provide regular project updates and report deviations from the approved project baseline to the project team.
Proactively manage schedule variances and have a questioning attitude with project deviations.
Support month end closing and phase gate processes
Ensure standardized file locations exist for all required schedule documents.
Produce look-ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports
Assemble supporting documentation to meet project team and client requests/needs
Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision making
Interface regularly with project management to support monitoring schedule performance
Interface with cost analyst staff to develop time-phased cost forecasts
There is the potential for you to travel to client office for project coordination meetings
Qualifications
Essential skills and experience:
Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software
Familiarity with the practical application of project controls
7+ years of project experience
Post-secondary graduate
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels.
Motivation: Eager to learn new skills and develop knowledge to add make a valuable impact to project team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand project team needs. Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail.
Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and/or MS Access in creating detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
i.) AACE CST, or PMI Equivalent
ii.) Working towards AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI Equivalent
iii.) In lieu of Professional Designation (i. or ii.) above, has completed equivalent training
Or in lieu of i.), ii.) or iii.) above, has successfully passed designated proficiency testing
Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
Award Winning Compensation & Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Awards & Recognition
CityMinneapolis
StateMN
CountryUnited States
Area of InterestProject Management
TypeFull Time - Regular
Job ID2024-12783
Business GroupChief Operations Officer Group
DepartmentProject Controls and Scheduling Division