Project Scheduler

RINA is currently recruiting for a Project Scheduler to join its project office in Chicago, IL within the North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Please note that this position will work from our project office located at 11203 S. Corliss Ave, Chicago, IL 60628. Public transportation is not available.

Compensation Data

$150,000 - $175,000 commensurate with education and experience

Mission

The Scheduler will be primarily responsible for the review of contractor schedules and for creating, monitoring and updating as-built project schedules. Candidates should have effective time management, strong organizational skills and proficiency in scheduling software.


Key Accountabilities

• Review designer and contractor schedules submittals for conformance to contract and client requirements and industry standard best practices
  • Prepare written technical reports summarizing findings
  • Provide quality review of such reports prepared by others
• Coordinate with project staff to ensure accuracy of schedule updates and objective performance measurement.
• Develop and maintain resource and cost-loaded critical path method schedules in various software tools for both projects and master-program level schedules
• Develop program-level reporting templates and contribute to project and program reporting, providing accurate and timely updates of data.
  • Develop ways to innovate the reporting process
• Perform independent time-impact analysis
  
  • Review and provide analysis of contractor's request for time extension
  • Perform "what-if" schedule and budget scenarios
  • Support change management
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management or equivalent fields of study
• 5+ years of experience in scheduling and time impact analysis
• Infrastructure industry experience required. Transit experience preferred.
• Experience with document control and PMIS systems
• Extensive experience utilizing critical path method (CPM) scheduling and conducting technical review of CPM schedules
• Advanced knowledge of project scheduling softwares, including Primavera P6 software Experience and advanced proficiency utilizing a schedule analysis tool
• Experience working on state and federally funded projects
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey changes, updates and urgencies to multiple parties (client, contractors, colleagues, management) daily.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license required; position requires occasional use of fleet vehicle, personal vehicle, and/or rental vehicle for business-related travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.


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Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.