Project Controls Planner/Scheduler

at  Worley Parsons Ltd. - Australia

UNPOSTING DATE

: Oct 6, 2019
Reporting Manager Title : Director, Project Controls
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Cord is a leader in industrial construction in Alberta and western Canada. Our employees enjoy exciting careers in fabrication, modularization, field installation, and professional support services for some of world’s most challenging heavy-oil facilities, gas plants, power-stations and other industrial projects. As part of the global Worley team, we enjoy shared resources and opportunities with more than 20 Canadian locations and 40 countries.
Cord Is seeking a Project Controls Planner/Scheduler to work within our growing team.
Position Description: This position will be responsible for providing support and coordination on the creation/maintenance of the integrated project master schedule. The Planner/Scheduler will provide detailed time analysis to the Construction Management Team and Project Manager and will inform them of potential delays and/or opportunities in an expeditious fashion. Able to perform and excel in a fast-paced environment, willingness for site-based positions and, willingness to be flexible depending on departmental requirements e.g… accountability for multiple projects may be expected.
Work Conditions: This position will be based on remote project sites within the Alberta and British Columbia area, working project schedules (i.e.10/4, 14/7).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a heavy industrial engineering/construction environment.
• Exposure to all disciplines including but not limited to;
• Earthworks/Civil
• Piping and Mechanical
• Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls
• Insulation
• Engineering Degree or Certified Journeyperson of a relevant trade
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstratable experience with Primavera (P6) in an industrial setting, Proficient in development of Primavera (P6) scheduling and reporting.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within Planning/Scheduling or Project Controls in an Industrial setting
• Minimum of 5 years of Construction experience, or 10 years of Engineering office experience
• Ability to read and understand relevant construction drawings
• Ability to utilize 3D modelling software such as Navisworks
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in English, and excellent skills in communication and attaining information in a fast-paced environment.
• General knowledge of IT programs used in estimating and project controls.
• Thorough knowledge of cost and schedule principles in their application to projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure on complex issues across multiple projects.
• Technical Diploma or Engineering degree or equivalent work experience is preferred.
  Cord strives to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their perspective roles with the company.
  Attention Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: Cord will not pay fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring or placement of a candidate unless a written service agreement has been established and executed between a duly authorized representative of Cord and the recruitment/placement firm. In addition, in order to qualify for recruitment fees, all candidate resumes must be submitted to Cord through our Human Resources Recruitment department. Resumes sent to our individual department heads without the express written approval of the recruitment department will be ineligible for a fee.

• Create and maintain master schedules (Level 2,3,4 and 5) based on specific project requirements/needs based on inputs from multiple departments.
• Populate schedules with budgeted labour units and quantities.
• Work with key stakeholders to update the master schedule with forecast and actualized dates.
• Provide feedback to key stakeholders as to the overall status of the project, inclusive but not limited to:
• Critical Path Analysis
• Manpower Forecasting/Histogram Preparation
• Provide forecast to Project Controls for generation of reports
• Provide information required for internal and external reporting
• Perform progress validation walks of the various sites if requested to ensure the schedule is being met.
• Create supplemental documentation to support the interpretation or evaluation of the master schedule, E.g.: Basis of Schedule, Critical Path Analysis
• Coordinate with Change Coordinator on providing schedule impact for PVN/PCR and adding PVN/PCR activities with logics in the master schedule to reflect impact on project critical path
• Organize required schedule review meetings involving General Foreman, Construction Managers or Project Managers
• Knowledge on earning rules of credits, scorecard setup and its integration with regular schedule updates
• Knowledge on schedule risk analysis process and the quality of schedule required for risk analysis and,
• Generate three week lookahead schedule.