Senior Planner / Scheduler

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Overview

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is looking for a detail-oriented Planner / Scheduler who is highly qualified in scheduling to work in our Omaha, NE Design Center. This is a great opportunity to work on challenging projects for well-known clients in the industry. This role, in our engineering group, will produce and maintain all cost and schedule functions, both internal and external, on assigned projects while maintaining company standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager in developing project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks
• Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of schedules
• Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare schedules
• Convert the scope of work document into a logically linked, resourced project schedule
• Prepare realistic, achievable schedules using logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules with an emphasis on the engineering and procurement pieces
• Develop progress curves and manpower histograms
• Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports
• Collect expended man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analysis
• Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders
• Advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts, contingencies and generally guide the scopes towards the earliest possible finish
• Provide realistic resource forecast data at a project and corporate level
• Provide input into the budget forecasting process
• Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the schedules
• Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required
• Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat, and software systems. Position may include visits to construction sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including hardhat, safety glasses / goggles, ear plugs / muffs, masks / respirators, safety vests, gloves, and work boots.

Work Environment

Employee will work primarily in an office environment but may require occasional travel to off-site work locations. On construction sites, noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain equipment, materials, and people; noise levels vary and may include bells, whistles, and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Planner / Scheduler. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all duties which may be required from day to day.

Zachry Group is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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