DPS Group has an excellent opportunity a Project Scheduler to work at our client site in Coppell, Tx starting June 2022. Local candidates strongly preferred, non-local candidates will be considered (must be able to relocate or travel for the duration of project)

Key Responsibilities

• Leads all scheduling and planning activities across client Global Engineering and Real Estate’s (GERE) projects at the Coppell site, currently comprising of:

• Expected to work closely with key global and site stakeholders and third-party suppliers to plan and execute critical project activities, utilizing clients planning and scheduling operating model procedures and tools.

• Responsible for monitoring and reporting on key schedule and progress metrics on a weekly and monthly basis.

• Supports the procurement process to ensure proposed vendor design, construction, delivery and installation schedules are aligned with the client master schedule prior to awarding purchase orders and contracts.

• Responsible for defining and integrating the scope into an integrated project plan.

• Models and develops "what-if" scenarios and critical paths on an as need basis.

• Responsible for verifying schedule impacts from change orders, generated by the owner, A/E or CM teams or equipment providers.

• Perform technical schedule analysis (review of float, logic, etc.) for the base control schedule as well as updates and revisions during the execution of the project.

• Maintains active communications with the project cost controller to ensure alignment across cost and schedule matters.

• Provides proactive communication to project management and project controls leadership to ensure awareness of trends on the projects

Key Deliverables

• Lead and/or participate in planning and scheduling development sessions led by others; including interactive schedule alignment workshop(s). This should address items such as scope of work, WBS, software, activity coding, integration of schedules, determining durations, resource loading, calendar, phasing and contingency etc.

• Develop and maintain an integrated master schedule including design, procurement, issue of information, off-site manufacture, construction, deliveries, acceptance tests, commissioning and qualification.

• Monthly schedule report presented to the PM as a minimum to agree the position and identify any corrective actions needed.

• Weekly schedule updates for Tier 3 meetings to determine project RAG status, schedule adherence and need for corrective action.

• Monthly schedule-related components of the GERE monthly project progress report

• Ad-hoc schedule reports as needed by client stakeholders.

• Schedule resource curves analyzed and presented to PM to determine resourcing needs for various stages of the project.

• Critical path and/ or longest path Gantt charts issued to PM and project team to analyze and plan activities and resourcing.

• Review and comment on third-party progress reports submitted to client.

• Master schedule change log, capturing revisions and/or modifications to the schedule; and schedule contingency / reserve usage log.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience of project scheduling in a construction environment with pharmaceutical experience preferred

• Understanding of construction techniques and sequences

• Experience of working within a team environment

• Successful candidates will have at least 5 years experience in project scheduling.

• Experience of scheduling of large value projects

• Customer & delivery focused

• Meet deadlines without the need for prompting

• Ability to prioritize and work autonomously

• Lots of energy and motivation

• An ability to multitask

• Good communication skills

• Good attention to detail

• Good understanding of business as well as financial issues

• Good interpersonal skills

The Company

DPS Group is a global EPCM firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a ‘client-first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.

DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

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