Area Planner and Scheduler - SAP

Job Title: Area Planner and Scheduler - SAP
Location: Thacker Pass, NV
Zip Code: 89425
Duration: 12 months
Pay Rate: $ 66.71/hr.
Keyword's: #ThackerPassjobs; #AreaPlannerSchedulerjobs.
Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:
*The planner/scheduler will be assigned to the project full-time, taking direction from the assigned project supervisor with GBU functional oversight for processes and procedures.
This role performs construction schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery plan development activities with a focus on the Sulfuric Acid Plant (SAP) area.
*Responsible for scheduling and planning activities for large or major projects with significant non-routine requirements; discipline/project/integrated project scheduling activities, including potential interface with owner and other design contractors/vendors, that require a high degree of technical skill and experience. Supports/performs 90-day lookahead (Work Front Analysis) and 3WKLA (3-week lookahead) schedule activities for their respective area, plus progress variance assessments.
*Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to planning and scheduling issues which may arise.
*Provides generally non-routine scheduling guidance and assistance to the project.
*This position is required to be a well-organized 'people' person with strong verbal and written communication skills.
*They will be able to help drive the project team members, create a focus for the team on planning/scheduling, forecasting/lookaheads, and helping to develop workarounds when appropriate.
*This site-based position will be located in Winnemucca, Nevada.
*Single-status, Workforce Hub (Camp) housing is provided, and bussing to/from the Thacker Pass Site is provided/available. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:
*Performs and/or coordinates, collects, verifies, and integrates the work scope for all entities into the total project plan.
*Reviews design scope criteria and quantities for completeness and reasonableness, and coordinates with the project to develop additional estimating bases when information is incomplete.
*Reviews project work activities to ensure support of project milestones.
*Obtains required schedule information from all disciplines and functions.
*Coordinates with all departments to ensure understanding of schedule needs.
*Responsible for Sub-Contractors Schedule activities integration into Project Master Schedule.
*Responsible for Construction Schedule monitoring, 3 weeks look ahead reviews, monthly updates and reporting.
*Identifies restraints and their effect on the schedule.
*Identifies construction schedule considerations and challenges resulting from inter-discipline or functional restraints and interfaces.
*Monitors and reports critical path and schedule performance.
*Performs productivity analysis of construction operations and verifies.
*Conducts schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine the criticality of scheduled activities.
*Recommends alternatives for schedule improvement to the project team for discussion and/or decision.
*Reviews completeness and reasonableness of quantities and labor.
*Reviews and evaluates schedule durations for all disciplines" activities relative to the support of project milestones.
*Participates in schedule resource loading and leveling for assigned scope.
*Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility.
*Responsible for issuing reports required by Client management and project procedures.
*Coordinates information input into specific studies.
*Evaluates study results and recommends conclusions for project team consideration and discussion.

Education and Experience Requirements:
*B.S. degree required, preferably in Engineering or Construction Management.
*10 or more years of EPC/EPCM experience in Project Controls with the most recent 3 years preferably on a Client large or major project.

Required Knowledge and Skills:
*Skilled in oral and written communication, including direct interface with Client project team members, owner and potential design contractors/vendors.
*Professional experience in the field and home office performing, monitoring, and reviewing*planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis.
*Experience and strong knowledge of schedule development and administration, as well as training of technical and non-technical personnel on scheduling requirements.
*Analytical approach to problem solving.
Proficiency with Client Project Controls scheduling operating systems (e.g., P6, MS Office applications) and with proficiency in several basic Client standard application programs.
*Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Client (with focus on construction and typical interfaces).
*Knowledge of engineering and procurement customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

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