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Senior Project Scheduler

Senior Project Scheduler

Central Ohio Transit AuthorityColumbus, OH, US
2 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Senior Project Scheduler

The Senior Project Scheduler develops, evaluates, maintains, and distributes project schedules for the LinkUS Program using Oracle Primavera P6 software. The Senior Project Scheduler is critical to the LinkUS Program and ensures that project timelines, resources, and costs are effectively planned, tracked, and reported. The Senior Project Scheduler provides regular reports on the status of the project and LinkUS program and consults on any potential issues and mitigation plans. The Senior Project Scheduler is responsible for the full lifecycle reporting of the project.

The Senior Project Scheduler prepares schedule related information for contract documents such as contract conditions pertaining to time available for completion of work, scheduling specifications and schedule related exhibits. The Senior Project Scheduler integrates schedules maintained by contractors and subcontractors into an overall Integrated Master Program Schedule (IMPS) for the LinkUS program of projects.

The Senior Project Scheduler works closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure all scheduling needs are met and any potential risks to the schedule are identified and mitigated.

Performs other duties in alignment with the COTA Strategic Plan and in support of the organization's vision to Move Every Life Forward.

Essential Job Functions

  • Schedule Development and Analysis

Develops and monitors summary level phases for the program schedule to show the major deliverables, key milestones, and summary of work breakdown structure activities for tracking the project at a summary level.

  • Analyzes baseline status and update schedules for adherence to contract requirements of scope, cost, quality, safety, procurement, permitting and project performance period, to provide the Director, LinkUS Program Controls with an accurate tracking tool to monitor contractor performance.
  • Assists, reviews, and supports the risk register and project risk planning to ensure risks are proactively and effectively managed to minimize impact on schedule and cost.
  • Uses Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques such as schedule / cost variance, schedule / cost performance index to determine the health of the project and provide advice and solutions to project / program managers regarding any foreseen / unforeseen slippage or cost overruns.
  • Prepares monthly project reports on resource allocations and status of milestones to provide project / program managers summary information on ongoing projects.
  • Progress Monitoring & Reporting
  • Monitors project progress against the baseline schedule and report on deviations, delays, and changes.

  • Produces periodic reports on project performance, including Earned Value Management (EVM), critical path analysis, and milestone tracking.
  • Supports risk management efforts by updating risk logs and filing supporting documentation as requested.
  • Risk Management and Mitigation
  • Provides regular updates on project health, including schedule forecasts, potential risks, and impacts.

  • Monitors and reports critical path and schedule performance.
  • Analyzes the critical path to specific activities
  • Quickly and efficiently identify variance from previous baselines.
  • Build and manage a Baseline schedule using Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices.
  • Prepares various forensic analysis per recommended practices and contract specifications.
  • Update and track risks and ensure that risks are included in schedule updates.
  • Support quality requirements and document quality management information.
  • Conducts schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine the criticality of scheduled activities.
  • Recommend alternatives for schedule improvement to the project team for discussion and / or decision. Proactively identify potential scheduling conflicts, risks, and delays, providing recommendations to mitigate impacts.
  • Collaborate with the project team to establish recovery plans and schedule compression techniques when necessary.
  • Responsible for leading, when requested, the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including the evaluation of additional resources / costs required to affect such plans.
  • Collaboration and Communication
  • Serve as a key liaison between the project team, stakeholders, and management to communicate schedule status, risks, and changes.

  • Assist in the development of presentations and reports for senior management, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Documentation and Compliance
  • Ensure proper documentation of schedule changes, approvals, and revisions in accordance with company standards and project requirements.

  • Ensure schedules comply with any contractual requirements for reporting and deliverables.
  • Minimum Education & Experience Required :

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field and at least five (5) years' experience as a Senior Scheduler or Planner, specifically with Primavera P6 software in construction, engineering, or project management environments.
  • Experience working with large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred.
  • Oracle Primavera P6 certification Preferred.
  • COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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