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Diego Garcia: Specialist, Scheduling/Planning

The Scheduler is responsible for developing and providing schedules for all projects being planned and performed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the development and completion of job progress milestones through scheduling.

• Duties may include monitoring job progress according to schedules, coordinating with material expediters concerning critical items of supply, participating in expenditure forecasts, and performing schedule analysis.

• Provides priorities for projects to guarantee completion.

• Contributes to forecasts and disbursements by performing schedule analysis.

• Under general supervision, and occasional direct supervision performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within project controls.

• Displays core competencies by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures while developing advanced skills.

• Projects priorities develop production schedules for all projects.

• Produces schedules for fabrication, installation, and repair of all systems.

• Correlates project schedules to align with client forecasted master schedule.

• Analyzes production specifications and construction data and performs mathematical calculations to determine the material, tools, and human resources requirements for the schedule.

• Plans and develops workflow for each craft and operation.

• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other operations for guidance of construction workers.

• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.

• Prepares production reports.

• Performs other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of multiple projects scheduling Primavera P3 or P6 and Microsoft Projects software.

• Knowledge of SharePoint, NAVFAC Maximo preferred to create and label documentation related to schedule status reporting.

• Knowledge of construction projects, resource loading, and staffing, including performing risk analysis and pinpointing scheduling conflicts in advance.

• Ability to interact with all project stakeholders effectively.

• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Must have good oral and written communication skills which enable to effectively liaise with clients, other departments within the organization, subcontractors, and clients, and report directly to the Senior Management.

• Must be detail orientated and have good project management skills.

• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.

• Must have a valid and be able to obtain driver’s license in country of Origin.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

Knowledge of the Electronic Construction Management System (eCMS) would be considered a plus.

EDUCATION:

Must have at least a high school diploma is required; an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) or equivalent is highly desired.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least three (3) years of construction project management experience and professional hands-on experience with project scheduling facilities related to renovation and construction projects.

• Experience with planning and managing multiple construction projects to meet deadlines.