Production scheduler Jobs in Overland Park, KS

Job Description

Job Description

P6 Scheduler

WHO WE ARE :

Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, CPG, F&B, power and heavy industrial market markets across the nation. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING :

Reporting to the Manager of Project Controls, the Scheduler will develop, and maintain schedules within P6 for engineering projects. This person will help to plan, organize, lead, and control projects efficiently and effectively ensuring projects run according to schedule and are meeting financial objectives.

• Assist Project Managers and the project team in effectively and proactively managing projects to ensure project success.
• Develops the Work Breakdown Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract.
• Develop, maintain, and execute project performance baselines.
• Prepare & disseminate aggregated weekly & monthly reports on cost performance, trends, forecasts and cost savings.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Assists in development of recommended recovery measures for projects behind schedule and / or over budget.
• Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicates the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans
• Reviews schedules developed by others and advise project managers as to whether those schedules are logical, complete, and satisfy contract requirements.
• Provide support for data analysis, data validation & data mining efforts required to refine benchmarks.
• Coordinates the review of Project Risk with management and provides status reporting.
• Support the Project Manager and project team in organizational and administrative activities.

YOUR IDEAL BACKGROUND :

The successful candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be excited by opportunities to add value to our clients with Jedson’s engineering expertise. Strong communication skills, collaboration and courage to challenge the status quo are cornerstones of the Jedson Edge.