Project Controls Specialist - Scheduler

Eichleay is seeking a self-driven and collaborating Scheduler to join the team. This full-time position will consist of coordinating with project team members to establish project plans and monitor progress for small and medium capital projects as part of an overall program. Provide management with schedule updates, KPI’s and various reports which convey progress against established baselines and identify areas of risk so that mitigation plans can be implemented in a timely matter to drive successful project execution.

The successful candidate would be the primary focal point for the Project Manager/Director, Client or Project Team for all matters relating to project schedules, risks, and resources requirements. Comply with the project controls execution plan and adhere to client standards and work processes. Work with Project Controls Team Manager to establish consistency and communications within the Project Controls team.

Compensation: $95,000 to $135,000 *Anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal peer equity. The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting. This is a full-time position which offers competitive compensation and benefits package with a 401K match.

Move Forward with Eichleay
Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including energy and chemicals, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point with the client, project managers, subcontractors, procurement and project controls team as appropriate to ensure schedule and progress are reported accurately, ensure alignment with the project reporting requirements, and ensure timely and accurate progress reporting.
• Develop overall project schedules through the Interactive Planning (IAP) process.
• Monitor overall project progress and report on achieved and upcoming major milestones.
• Prepare and analyze schedule performance in relationship to the baseline plan and provide forecasts to complete based on these metrics.
• Identify, monitor and report against the project critical path providing early warning to the Project Manager/Director of any potential slippages.
• Report project status and KPI to management.
• Develop project Work Breakdown Structure.
• Accountable for accuracy and timeliness of S-curves and histograms.
• Accountable for delivery of the projects fully resourced, logic linked Primavera P6 project schedules to the agreed project and program requirements.
• Accountable for providing analysis of current and future resource needs for the project to the Project Manager and Project Controls Team Manager.
  Manages and oversees the recovery process following identified slippages or significant float erosion.
• Advocate and promote the project change management system and facilitate assurance activities to ensure the process is adhered to.
• Provide cost control team with the baseline (early and late) and ongoing earned value data for reporting and analysis.
• Serve as host for ongoing internal team and client team Project Controls meetings (Schedule, and Progress).
• Assist with the preparation of proposal schedules.
• Lead major schedule risk analysis workshops / sessions both internally and with clients.
• Accountable for understanding and adhering to Client specific guidelines, assurance processes and requirements.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of all planning and risk deliverables prior to issue to internal or external customer.
• Ensures that lessons learned are captured and implemented in support of continuous improvement.
• Promotes communication and teamwork within group and project.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., PSP, PMP, AACEi) preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in scheduling within the oil and gas industry, with at least 5 years in a senior role (e.g., refinery expansions, offshore platforms, or pipeline networks).
• Proven track record working with major energy clients.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to present complex data to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

• Proficiency in industry-standard software Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of the oil and gas industrial industry, engineering deliverables (including discipline relationships), procurement, permitting, construction, commissioning, stages and gate approvals.

Travel: If request, able to travel to the nearby refinery site location.

Industry Requirements:

This role may require all or some of the following requirements at time of hire or during employment:

• RSO Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain.
• Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
• TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain.
• Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
• Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship. Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working on site in an office or field environment. This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.

Use of Artificial Intelligence: At Eichleay, we embrace the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency and decision-making across our operations, including recruitment.

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