Scheduler

Job Title: Scheduler Location: Rapid City, SD Duration: 12+ months Start Date: January Rate: $70/hour Hours: 5x10s OVERVIEW: Seeking a project scheduler to maintain and develop a Capital Project schedule. Create cohesive schedule by working closely with Project leadership, Operations, other departments, and various contractors responsible for project planning. Must be able to create schedules utilizing a variety of scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, etc. Additional project controls knowledge of EVM is a plus. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide Project Management with current and accurate project schedule. Develop and be willing to provide recommendations to improve project schedules and project planning standards. Help coordinate work and resources with various department groups, and meet with vendors and supervisors, as necessary, to ensure that requirements and work needs are being addressed. Keep the schedule current and accurate by going to the site to check on status Utilize various scheduling techniques to include Critical Path management, resource management/leveling, pert charts, cost management, etc. as requested. Maintain and analyze work progress and effectiveness within and in accordance with the schedule. Review compliance with project planning (capital budget) schedules, plan job steps for work execution in SAP, utilizing applicable permits in the planning process to include correct account coding (if applicable). Track purchase requisitions and deliveries if directed by the Project Manager. Develop reports indicating activities scheduled, progress, milestone status, daily and weekly objectives, projected completion, earned value, etc. and provide Project Management progress updates and projections for management teams. Develop and maintain standard project schedules. Conduct job walk downs prior to schedule development. Accountable for meeting Project Management and plant safety goals. Conduct job observations, housekeeping observations, and report hazards or other issues. Develop effective system processes and standards to be followed at all locations for scheduling techniques and reporting formats. Incorporate improvement techniques in future procedures and plans. QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 5 years required in project scheduling in an industrial environment (utility environment preferred). Detailed knowledge of power/industrial systems and/or electrical, mechanical, piping capital project scheduling with related work experience. Detailed knowledge of project control processes. Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing. Skilled in scheduling techniques to include Critical Path management, resource management/leveling, pert charts, cost management, etc. Skilled in the use of a personal computer, to include reasonable experience with the Microsoft Office fleet of software (i.e. MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, MS Outlook, etc.). Ability to translate plans into schedules. FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.