Nesco Resource is searching for a PRODUCTION PLANNER/SCHEDULER to work on a major construction project in Detroit. This is a 2-3 month contract position.
Requirements At-A-Glance:
- 3-5 years of experience of project scheduling
- Heavy infrastructure experience
- Engineering degree
- Proficiency with Primavera (P6) software
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially in Excel)
- MS Project is an asset, not required
Position Summary:
- Produces a variety of regular and ad-hoc reports in support of our project planning and control initiatives.
- Works closely with all functional departments, the Planner/Scheduler plays a key role in ensuring that BNA policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to.
Responsibilities/Scope of Work:
- Lead the development of project schedules and identify activities necessary to produce products and services during project execution.
- Apply work breakdown structure requirements.
- Manage information integration from engineers, subcontractors, owners, and others to create an integrated master schedule.
- Identify critical paths including critical float path analysis.
- Create graphics including Gantt charts, activity network diagrams, time-scaled logic diagrams, and histograms.
- Establish and manage a performance management system using baseline information in the estimate and schedule.
- Work with project management to set goals, objectives, and success factors and analyze project status.
- Assessing progress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for progress reporting.
- Perform project performance analysis including earned value. Preparing project schedules based on defined project execution philosophies.
- Assessing progress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for progress reporting.
- Preparing schedule updates and general maintenance in Primavera.
- Schedule related information collection and distribution.
Qualifications/Skills:
- A degree in Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 5 years of related project scheduling experience.
- Experience in a heavy infrastructure environment is required.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
- High level proficiency with Primavera (P6), required.
- Knowledge of MS Project, an asset.
- Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines.
- Commitment to working in a team environment.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.