Scheduler - (US-PA-Pittsburgh - 15295)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:97675351
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Scheduler
 




Smartlink, LLC currently has an immediate opening for a Scheduler located in Pittsburg, PA.   The successful candidate will schedule management for projects and programs in an electric utility construction environment. This will include preparation of schedule reports for projects and/or programs. Other duties may be assigned.
 
Scheduler Job Responsibilities
 

Responsible for the planning and maintenance of construction schedules for multiple projects from mobilization to commissioning.
Will coordinate with material procurement, engineering, project management and construction management.

·          Utilizes project management software to identify project critical path and assist Project Managers with handling of resources and tasks to meet project milestone deadlines.
·          Utilizes project management/earned value techniques to analyze variances of project performance, both cost and schedule, against the approved baseline.
·          Assists responsible managers in developing annual budgets. Provides technical supervision of Planner/Scheduler I and Planning Analyst while preparing plans and schedules.

Develops and maintains detailed schedules for specific tasks; forced outage schedules, testing and retest schedules, and specific work groups
Conducts critical path analysis for outage schedules
Identifies deficiencies, analyzes alternatives, and recommends solutions to schedule conflicts
Recommends changes to existing methods, procedures, and processes to improve overall outage activities

 
Minimum Requirements
 

Basic knowledge of theories, practices and procedures of scheduling and experience in development of field construction schedules.
Understand relationships between work processes and the business.
Solve moderately complex problems.
Considers new perspectives on existing solutions.
Organize own work to meet priorities and deadlines set by others.
Communicates information, asks questions and checks for understanding.
Team oriented.
Training and experience with Primavera 5.0 and MS Project desired.
1-3 years relevant experience

 
 
 
 
 
About Smartlink
 
Smartlink, LLC was founded in 2000 as a placement and consulting firm specializing in telecommunications. Since 2000, we have expanded into the energy and transportation industries. We pride ourselves on finding candidates of the highest character and integrity to guarantee enduring customer satisfaction. Our client base consists of fortune 1000 companies who rely on our resources daily to fulfill their full-time and temporary staffing needs. The commitment to understand the culture of our customers is not only our number one goal but is also what makes us different. Here at Smartlink, we know our customers and clients needs come first.