Project Scheduler

Company	Valdes Architecture and Engineering
Location	Morris, IL, USA
Salary	$60000 – $110000
Type	Full-Time
Degrees	Bachelor’s
Experience Level	Senior, Expert or higher

Bachelor’s Degree in any engineering field preferred
7+ years of planning/scheduling experience, preferably in the petrochemical, energy, or heavy industrial sector
Expert knowledge in the planning/scheduling of projects and the project controls discipline
Expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project planning software
Experience in Earned Value Analysis
Basic understanding of project and discipline workflow and how all departments work together to complete projects
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

This role may require working onsite at a client at least 3 days per week
Develop a computerized Resource Loaded CPM Network for assigned complex projects that meets requirements of contract and project manager
Define an appropriate WBS (work breakdown structure) for projects, and report deviations to appropriate cost control group and project manager
Report and trend progress utilizing reporting tools (i.e. curves, tables and customized reports)
Update the CPM Network as required on a timely basis
Perform Risk Schedule Analysis as required
Use approved scheduling software to develop CPM Network
Participate in new work processes to enhance the Project Controls deliverables
Provide Planning support to Proposals Group as needed
Participate and provide input to enhance and improve department functions, work procedures and instructions
Work to standardize schedules
Lead the development and implantation of planning/scheduling tools, systems and procedures
Prepare and/or review cost reports, provide analysis and make recommendations for corrective action plans on multiple projects in parallel
Lead Interactive Planning Sessions (IPS)