Project Scheduler

Location: Jackson, MS (Onsite, 40 hours per week)

Contract Duration: 12 months+ possible extension

Overview:

Our client is one of the largest cloud infrastructure provider in the world and is rapidly growing their international data center infrastructure. We are looking for a Project Scheduler for their Jackson, MS campus who will develop integrated project schedules, coordinate and integrate project schedule input from project managers, and guide the baseline, update, and time impact processes throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires the ability to analyze subcontractor-developed construction schedules and ensure consistent development of construction schedules according to industry best practices.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain construction schedules, ensuring adherence to project specifications.

• Provide project expertise in CPM scheduling techniques and use of Primavera.

• Analyze subcontractor schedules, ensuring alignment with industry standards.

• Perform Critical Path analysis and Earned Value Management (EVM).

• Provide Quality Assurance for schedule analysis on ongoing claims.

• Create scheduling scenarios to assist project teams.

• Interpret schedule and cost reports, communicating findings to construction and scheduling teams.

• Review drawings to determine project scope and contract terms for time extensions.

• Establish a reporting cadence and approve detailed schedules from contractors and vendors.

• Produce execution schedule reports, monitor project delivery updates, and ensure schedule KPI adherence.

• Proficiently read MEP single line diagram drawings.

• Ensure standardized format for all reports as agreed during project kickoff.

• Communicate scheduling fundamentals to team members as needed.

• Operate P6 software on both company and vendor-provided laptops.

• Manage backfill responsibilities during vacation periods.

Baseline Responsibilities:

• Review and validate baseline schedules, providing detailed review comments.

• Communicate with contractors regarding schedule-related matters and concerns.

• Ensure logical sequencing and proper identification of work scope in baseline schedules.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to confirm accurate scope, timeline, and durations.

As-Built Responsibilities:

• Maintain and validate the integrity of the as-built schedule.

Weekly Responsibilities:

• Validate the accuracy and credibility of contractor-performed schedule analysis.

• Recommend improvements for schedule performance through various analytical methods.

• Analyze schedule impacts due to changes or claims, including time-impact analysis.

• Perform QA/QC reviews on program schedules weekly.

• Update Program Schedules/Master Schedules weekly.

• Evaluate and monitor contractor progress schedules, consulting on troubleshooting issues.

• Lead and train project managers and project control specialists.

• Review schedule-driven Change Orders and Time Impact/Claims from vendors.

• Conduct site walks to verify contractor schedule progress, providing reports to upper management.

• Perform schedule Time Impact Analysis for change orders, negotiating delay settlements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Construction Scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor, preferably on a Mission Critical project.

• Mid to advanced proficiency in Primavera software.

• PSP or PMI-SP certification preferred.

• Pre-hire interview required.

• Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese) preferred for builds in South America.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.