Project Control Engineer/Specialist, Principal (Senior Scheduler)

Project Control Engineer/Specialist, Principal (Senior Scheduler)

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Senior Scheduler, Los Angeles, CA

Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm with revenues of $2.7 billion in 2010, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. This We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver design/design-build, program/construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to private industrial customers worldwide as well as to federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Currently, more than 10,500 Parsons' employees are engaged in more than 4,500 projects in 50 states and 24 countries. These dedicated workers speak 72 languages collectively, and hold more than 7,900 college degrees and professional registrations. Parsons' employees continue to go anywhere in the world, meet every technical and management challenge, and persevere until the job is done.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Senior Scheduler reports to the Scheduling Manager and is responsible for providing direct support for the Bradley West construction project and other projects, as required. The successful candidate will have proven experience scheduling complex, multi-phase, multi-million dollar airport terminal construction and/or renovation projects. This position may be assigned as the only Scheduler on one or more smaller projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and maintain detailed construction planning schedules for new construction and renovation work, as required. These schedules may incorporate several scenarios used to finalize construction sequencing and contracting plans. Special emphasis will be focused on stakeholder issues for the terminal improvements.
  
• Develop and analyze man-hour resources, equipment resources and cost loaded, time-phased schedules.
  
• Prepare detailed plans and time-scaled charts and diagrams.
  
• Monitor project progress against an established baseline.
  
• Provide impact analysis of schedule changes, identify schedule variances and opportunities and proactively develop mitigation strategies for the Project Management team.
  
• Maintain simplified logic schedules to highlight status of key interfaces for critical path review.
  
• Review third-party design and/or construction schedules and provide written comments.
  
• Participate with third-party schedulers to address the comments.
  
• Provide progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required. Develop creative reporting tools to communicate complex project sequencing and/or progress assessments.
  
• Responsible for promptly reporting schedule slippage, other unsatisfactory performance or other variances.
  
• Possesses master schedule system and project interface and integration understanding and appreciation for time frames necessary including BHS, Special Systems, Power, HVAC and other aviation related disciplines.
  

Qualifications:

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
4-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) and 10-12 years of related work experience. 10-years scheduling experience with 3 to 5 years in direct support of an active construction project, preferably terminal renovation in the $200 million and above range.

Demonstrated experience scheduling the design and construction of large-scale, complex projects; including developing and managing a progress reporting methodology for a complicated design effort. Primavera Project Planner Version 6.0 or higher required.

Experience with Design-Build and Construction Management at Risk delivery methods is desirable.

Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction program and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel.

Ability to work with others; a self-starter with results-driven focus.
A work-history of a successful communicator, collaborator and facilitator. Capable to assume additional responsibilities. Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment. Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance, acceptance of responsibility and growth in previous position. Effective oral and written communication skills with an ability to communicate complex issues to non-technical audience.

Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world.

Candidates are encouraged to apply at company website or company website . We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/ V.