Scheduler

Roles and responsibilities

• Establish and manage effectively a planning and progress control system in order to support the Project Manager decision making process and allow PM to complete the project according to the internal baselines and in compliance with the contractual dates and requirements
• Ensure any deviation from plan is promptly spotted and analysed, final time impact is estimated and the effect of corrective actions taken is monitored
• Create a schedule awareness atmosphere among all project participants
  

Job Tasks

• Ensure the implementation of the Planning and Progress Control System required by the contract complexity, riskyness and duration, in compliance with the Project Breakdown Structure, Company Standards and Contract specification s
• Interface and coordinate with other Company Functions or Discipline Leaders/Supervisors and Managers to build up activities, assign milestones and constraints by issuing the logic network
• Prepare all the reference baseline documents, and ensure that the project s planning and scheduling requirements are properly and clearly communicated to those functionally responsible for executing the work
• Issue all the relevant reporting
• Issue the Planning & Scheduling Procedure, Progress Measurement Procedure and Risk Management Plan for the Project Control Manager verification
• Coordinate the risk management activities startup organizing the first brainstorming and the qualitative / quantitative assessment of the identified risks & opportunities
• Perform the schedule risk analysis for highly critical projects During the project execution phase:
• Ensure the effectiveness of the Planning and Progress Control System, monitoring the progress measurement system and ensuring the proper information flow, progress status and completion forecast are assessed and reported for Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Construction and Commissioning phases
• Update all Project Schedules, collecting actual data, evaluating forecast dates and monitoring any progress and productivity deviation compared with the baseline schedule, including the corrective actions taken by the PM the project lifecycle

Desired candidate profile

• Software Proficiency: Experience with scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools).

Technical Skills

• Scheduling Techniques: Strong understanding of project scheduling methodologies, including critical path method (CPM) and resource leveling.
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze project timelines, resource allocations, and performance metrics.
• Reporting: Proficient in preparing and presenting progress reports and schedules for stakeholders.

Project Management Skills

• Planning and Coordination: Experience in developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify potential scheduling risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Communication and Collaboration

• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication skills for interacting with project managers, team members, and external stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to gather information and update schedules.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in schedules and reporting.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address scheduling conflicts and delays.
• Time Management: Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinate with project teams to collect and update information on progress and delays.
• Analyze project performance and provide insights for schedule optimization.
• Prepare regular reports for management and stakeholders on project status and potential risks.