Retrofit Program Scheduler - Data Center Construction
Location
Council Bluffs, IA | United States
Job description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate , infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Retrofit Program Scheduler to work with our Data Center team, supporting a key technology client with mixed construction projects for their global retrofit / fit-out program.
The Scheduler should have experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to plan, develop and execute construction schedules for mission critical facilities. This includes new-builds and retrofits to existing /operating facilities.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to take the initiative and drive activities with limited supervision. With a keen eye for detail and experience of identifying continuous improvement opportunities the candidate should have experience working on maintenance programs.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Regular travel to construction site is expected.
- Effectively work with Stakeholders, Clients, Contractors and Sub Contractors on a daily basis.
- Develop and maintain a detailed construction program schedule using Primavera P6 for a portfolio of large-scale global projects. Projects are diverse, ranging from high-tech mission critical scopes to office improvement works.
- Ensure that schedule related data from vendors, suppliers, engineering and construction contractors of actual projects is provided as feedback into the planning and scheduling systems.
- Implement Project Planning & Scheduling strategy, plans and procedures, reflecting both Company and contractor roles, responsibilities and expectations.
- Actively work with project managers, construction firms and subcontractor firms as necessary to maintain schedule integrity.
- Provide interface and quality assurance to Project functional groups and contractors regarding the tracking and reporting of schedule performance.
- Ability to coordinate & organize multiple sources of schedule inputs/performance data into a master schedule platform and deliver project/program status reports as required.
- Prepare and update progress reports as required by the client, including the Integrated Planning / Scheduling contribution to the monthly project report and specific reports / presentations.
- Produce high level and 1, 3, 6 month look ahead from P6 for reporting.
- Perform probabilistic analysis on integrated schedules and contractor schedules.
- Actively monitor and communicate any possible project issues that could delay the schedule.
- Conduct the required project schedule analysis, critical path analysis and schedule risk analysis for the project as a whole.
- Analyze deviations from the baseline in the Project Master schedule highlighting bottlenecks / delays and propose corrective actions, and highlight the overall schedule impact of any variance / change order.
Qualifications
- Program level experience working in mission critical environments including, commissioning and validation activities, is preferred.
- Experience working in a planning and scheduling position for engineering, procurement, maintenance and construction projects is essential.
- Construction experience- i.e. “boots on the ground.” This is site-level construction experience who knows the construction process.
- Understanding of best practice relating to the delivery of a construction program is required.
- Extensive experience creating and managing large-scale construction schedules in Primavera P6.
- A background in Project Controls is beneficial.
- Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications and construction sequencing is required.
- Being able to work independently is crucial.
- Capable of producing detailed concept level schedules from limited project information. Identifying major phases through that timeline and be able to determine and discuss dependencies.
- Working closely with various disciplines in project teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the schedules produced without compromising your independence as a scheduler so you are in a position to advise project management on issues requiring judgment.
- Knowledge of system start-up sequences and major dependencies.
- Able to convert data into Tableau reports and graphics.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills are required.
- BS Degree in Engineering or Business or related field; or demonstrated equivalent and related experience.
- PSP certification by AACE in planning/scheduling is beneficial.
- EIT certification Preferred.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
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