Junior Scheduler (Utilities Construction)

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Junior Scheduler to join our talented team at our office located in Somerset, New Jersey.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors, and updates project plans & schedules encompassing the entire engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) life cycle.
• Analyzes schedule input from project partners, including clients, internal teams, vendors, and contractors, to verify schedule durations and integrity as well as evaluate the logic and float paths.
• Integrates data into an overall master schedule and ensures the credibility of the information in the master schedule.
• Makes recommendations to manage float and (re)sequence activities to achieve project milestones/target dates.
• Collaborates with the team to support constructability and value engineering.
• Baseline schedules and document the basis for approval.
• Monitors schedule progress, deviations, and variances and assesses impacts on the critical/near-critical path activities.
• Assists in developing alternatives for corrective action.
• Performs job site walks to verify the physical progress of scheduled activities and analyze change orders for schedule impacts.
• Continually progress & review schedules with the project team to ensure accurate and timely data is incorporated and forecasted.
• Ability to generate earned value, SPI, CPI, and other schedule metrics.
• Prepares schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis.
• Maintains record of scope changes, trends, and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.
• Collaborates with all groups to improve company processes, systems, and intellectual infrastructure to promote organizational learning and continuous improvement.

The salary offered for this role is between $80,000 and $115,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on skills, experience, and education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, construction management, or applicable experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) processes.
• Understanding of engineering and construction methodologies and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of modern planning and scheduling principles, methodologies, techniques, and tools, including CPM, Last Planner, 4D, etc.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Primavera P6 Planner, Microsoft Project & Office Suite programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of vPlan, BIM 360, and other visual & collaborative planning tools.
• PMI or AACEI certification.
• Experience in the pharma/biotech industry.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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