11683026 Planner or Scheduler II This job is based in South San Francisco, CA, but can be performed remotely until June 2021, adhering to Pacific Time business hours. No travel required. Required: Construction Scheduling Main Purpose of the Position: Support schedule management for a portfolio of approximately 100 projects (each under $10M) Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Ongoing support of a large portfolio of project schedules to determine correct critical path is identified. Ensure that true logic is applied to schedules, adequate resource loading done, and that the schedules are regularly updated.
Assure credibility of the information contained in the schedule. Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule.
Support regularly scheduled department updates on individual and portfolio schedule performance.
Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts and schedule analysis on a periodic basis. Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.
Analyze and process project change orders for schedule impacts.
At the completion of the project, develop and record the project’s historical schedule information and “lessons learned” for future use.
Produce detailed critical path network schedules for projects within a standard Work Breakdown Structure. Analyze schedules submitted in various software packages, but primarily MS Project.
Develop; monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible.
Assess impacts to the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team.
Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in developing alternate methods for corrective action.
Analyze schedules from A/E firms and General Contractors. Verify schedule integrity and evaluate logic and float paths. Evaluate activity sequences for constructability. Make recommendations to manage float and (re)-sequence activities (if required) to achieve project milestone dates and interim target completion dates.
Work with conceptual estimating department in supporting funding requests with conceptual schedules.
Facilitate project scheduling meetings and/or interactive planning meetings as required by the project team.
Participate in project meetings at the discretion of the project manager.
Participate in departmental staff meetings.
Comply with departmental scheduling practices and procedures.
Qualifications: Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
Skilled in Microsoft Project. Primavera and Cora experience desirable but not required
Ability to quickly learn new software tools
Some general project management experience would be an advantage
Excellent collaboration and communication skills are required.
Candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of construction project scheduling experience. It is an advantage to have experience in the Biotech Industry
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Pharmaceutical/Biotech project experience, including commissioning and validation activities, is preferred.
Certification by AACE in planning/scheduling is preferred.
PMP certification is a plus
Additional Skills: Project Management Project Scheduling MS Project
