Lead Project Scheduler
Job Summary
The Lead Project Planner and Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules for a large portfolio of projects. This role serves as a bridge between engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment with design progression and material lead times. The primary focus is utilizing Primavera P6 to provide critical path analysis and drive on-time delivery for Gas Power projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain L2/L3 integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Perform critical path analysis and proactively recommend mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate between engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
- Monitor progress and provide reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Supply Chain.
- 5+ years of Project Planning & Scheduling experience in EPC environments.
- Expertise in Primavera P6 scheduling software.
- Strong analytical skills for complex data interpretation and risk assessment.
Job Details
Roles and Responsibilities
ITO - OTR Handover & Schedule Initiation
- ITO Handover: Attend ITO/OTR handover meetings to receive the L1/L2 bid schedule; validate ITO assumptions, risk registers, and contractual milestone dates.
- Baseline Feasibility: Assess the feasibility of the ITO schedule against known engineering and supply chain constraints; identify gaps between the "sold" schedule and the "executable" plan.
- Kick-off Support: Support Contract Kick-Off Meetings and ensure all open action items related to schedule execution are tracked and closed.
Baseline Development & Functional Alignment
- P0 Baseline Creation: Develop Level 2 (L2) and Level 3 (L3) Integrated Project Schedules using Primavera P6, adhering to global planning standards.
- Supply Chain Detailing: Work closely with Sourcing/Procurement to integrate Supplier Lead Times, manufacturing cycles, and logistics durations.
- Concurrent Engineering Logic: Partner with Engineering functional leads to model Concurrent Engineering workflows; ensure design releases are sequenced to support procurement and construction handoffs.
- Commitment Meetings: Lead the Commitment Meeting with functional owners (ENG, Sourcing, PM) to resolve disconnects and secure buy-in for the project baseline.
Project Schedule Maintenance & Control
- Progress Monitoring: Update the project master schedule monthly; analyze progress curves, float consumption, and "Say/Do" ratios.
- Critical Path Analysis: Perform deep-dive critical path analysis to identify potential delays and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Constraint Management: Manage scheduling constraints and lead re-baselining efforts ensuring minimal disruption to reporting.
- Multi-Unit Coordination: Ensure consistency across multi-unit projects; manage PO required dates to prevent drift between units.
- Risk & Opportunity: Maintain the risk register within the schedule and run "What-If" scenarios to assess impact.
Reporting & Integration
- Tool Management: Ensure Primavera P6 remains the "Single Source of Truth"; manage integrations with tools like Unifier, Pulse, WIPT, and Tableau.
- Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare and present schedule updates to internal leadership, functional teams, and external customers.
- Claims Support: Support Extension of Time (EOT) and cost claims by performing delay analysis to substantiate disruptions.
Continuous Improvement & Governance
- Lessons Learned: Facilitate project close-out reports, documenting lessons learned and feeding improvements back into the Scheduling COE.
- Process Harmonization: Identify disconnects between regional teams and drive solutions to standardize global processes.