Senior Project Scheduler

Roles and responsibilities

Delivers a range of PMO and project controls performance on assigned commission(s) with support and mentorship from senior PMO, project controls or project/programme management team.
Guides the effective implementation of PMO and project controls framework/strategy on assigned commissions.
Partners with internal/external stakeholders to build strong professional relationships with client/client representatives.
Delivers monthly reports and the guides the facilitation and delivery of performance reporting and reviews.
Identifies development opportunities in areas of PMO and project controls methodologies such as EVM.
Drives integration of some of the PMO and Planning disciplines (such as Risk Management and Planning).
Develops alignment of some PMO and project controls activity to the mace control centre, client requirements and other legislation.
Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
Organized and Methodical: Strong organizational skills, with a systematic approach to managing multiple schedules, timelines, and resources.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify scheduling issues or delays and quickly develop solutions to keep the project on track.
Detail-Oriented: Focused on ensuring all scheduling data is precise and up-to-date, avoiding potential delays due to errors.
Proactive: Takes a proactive approach to anticipate scheduling challenges and works to resolve issues before they become significant problems.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Team Player: Able to collaborate with project managers, team members, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project coordination.

Desired candidate profile

• Scheduling Expertise: Proficiency in developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules, including critical path analysis and resource allocation.
• Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Project Planning and Coordination: Skilled in coordinating all project activities and managing timelines to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Scheduling Software Proficiency: Expertise in industry-standard project scheduling software, such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, or other relevant tools.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Ability to track project progress, analyze schedule variances, and produce regular reports for project managers, stakeholders, and clients.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify potential risks to project timelines and suggest mitigation strategies to avoid delays or disruptions.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and ensuring that all scheduling data is correct, including timelines, dependencies, and resource allocations.
• Resource Allocation and Management: Experience in managing the allocation of resources (personnel, equipment, materials) to ensure efficient project execution and adherence to timelines.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effective communicator who can relay scheduling information to team members, project managers, and stakeholders, providing updates on milestones, delays, and adjustments.