Planner

Zachry/JVIC is looking for a detail-oriented Planner who is highly qualified in scheduling to work for our Turnaround Division. This is a great opportunity to work on challenging projects for well-known clients in the industry. This role, in our engineering group, will produce and maintain all cost and schedule functions, both internal and external, on assigned projects while maintaining company standards. Responsibilities Assist the project manager in developing project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of schedules Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare schedules Convert the scope of work document into a logically linked, resourced project schedule Prepare realistic, achievable schedules using logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules with an emphasis on the engineering and procurement pieces Develop progress curves and manpower histograms Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports Collect expended man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analysis Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders Verbally and in writing advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts, and contingencies and generally guide the scopes towards the earliest possible finish Provide realistic resource forecast data at a project and corporate level Provide input into the budget forecasting process Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the schedules Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions Qualifications High school diploma with previous experience in other functional areas Minimum of 5+ years of experience in engineering project controls within the Refining, Chemicals, Power, Food & Beverage or Renewables industries Experience developing and maintaining engineering schedules Experience in cost and schedule analysis Leads project meetings and make presentations Problem-solving skills, work to resolve complex situations with appropriate management Requires a working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel Must have a proven record and experience leading the project controls effort on assigned projects Must understand the basic principles of project management Requires a general understanding of Cost Management, Estimating, and Change Control Must have a high degree of computer literacy Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels Dependable by meeting deadlines, working independently, being accountable for work, maintaining focus, being punctual, and having a good attendance record Maintain a professional attitude and be able to work independently or work as a team member when needed Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Zachry is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr