Master Scheduler

This senior level role will act as the face of the company responsible for the client relationship with regards to planning. Will make an immediate impact at a client by working with key stakeholders to develop high-level strategic schedules and resource plans to support the client through the early phases of the project lifecycle to closeout. Will work with the project cost lead and project controls manager to develop a plan for the long-term support of the project including building, managing and reporting on the schedule. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving. Must have the ability to lead a team and/or mentor less experienced team members. Job Description

Establish the schedule management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs (tools, technology, processes and procedures)

Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and strategic recommendations for the project

Develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules aligned with program and project goals

Plan and coordinate all Owner scope activities within integrated project schedule

Integrate all third party plans and schedules into integrated project schedule

Facilitate interactive planning sessions and quantitative risk assessments when required

Prepare baseline schedules (and schedule basis), progress schedules, and what-if schedules

Establish schedule analysis and reporting metrics for both senior management and project team

Assess impacts to the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team

Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the developing of alternative methods for corrective action

Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts and schedule analysis on a periodic basis

Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance

Assure credibility of the information contained in the schedule

Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• 10 or more years of related experience in working as a planner/scheduler on capital projects, including design and construction phases.
• Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
• Expertise using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred.
• Must possess exemplary communication skills - both oral and written.