Scheduler

Our client, a major nuclear company, is looking for a Scheduler to work on a 12 months contract in Richland, WA (With per diem available) Job Description: This position supports the Nuclear Development project and team by providing Schedule and cost development, analysis, reporting and communications as part of the Nuclear Development organization and plays a critical role in project monitoring, risk identification and accurate costing. Responsible for coordination, tracking, and execution project estimates. Provide challenges, technical direction and assistance to project managers using the tools and processes for developing project scope, detailed project schedules, cost estimates, and perform detailed analysis and control activities. Monitor and report all project schedule/scope/cost changes to project managers and New Nuclear management in a timely manner.Principal Accountabilities:Assist with providing financial guidance and analytical support within the Budgets Department. Responsibilities include budget to actual reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, reconciliations of contingency balances and project reporting, and other special projects as assigned (i.e., budgeting/monitoring for labor related costs and employee benefits, overhead allocations, etc.). Requires working knowledge of both system-generated information and reporting (on-line journal entry, general ledger, Microsoft Power BI, budget inputs, etc.) as well as ad hoc reporting including complex budgetary analysis that identifies trends and explains variances.Additional duties include supporting the annual budget cycle, month-end and year-end closing processes as well as assisting in the preparation and updating of budget policies and procedures including desk manuals and other training tools.Analyst will need to apply knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles gained by education and experience.Will need to understand Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and apply them. This position interfaces with internal managers/supervisors as well as external agencies.Skills and Experience:Earned Value Management methodology, Project Controls experience, Detail variance analyses Working knowledge of Microsoft, Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPointWorking knowledge of Primavera P6 Working knowledge of professional project management principlesKnowledge of project reporting and cost analysis of project information Well-developed skills in the areas of administration and time management Excellent organizational and interpersonal skillsWell-developed written and oral communications and presentation skills; comfortable speaking in front of groupsStrong teamwork skillsDetail focused when required.Strong analytical, mathematical, data checking skills, Ability to establish goals, set priorities, and maintain an awareness of interrelationships among activities,Strong keyboarding and organizing skills, Ability to work independently, Self-Starter, Billable RangeRequired Education and Experience:Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of experience in a project controls/project management position in an industrial environment; OR an AA degree and 9 years of project controls / project management experience; OR a High School diploma or GED and 11 years of project controls / project management experience in lieu of degree. Formal training on Primavera P6 or another project management system is required.Desired Education and Experience: Earned Value Management Certification via the Project Management Institute (PMP, PBA, SP, CAPM, or RMP)Experience in large scale new construction projects in the following industries: Power Generation (Combined Cycle/LNG, Nuclear, Renewables), Heavy Industrial (refineries, water treatment, mining), Flex/Hybrid (Data Centers) or major manufacturing and production facilities.Earned Value Management methodology, Project Controls experience, detail variance analyses working knowledge of Microsoft, Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint, in depth experience of Primavera P6, working knowledge of professional project management principles, in depth experience of project reporting and cost analysis of project information.Well-developed skills in the areas of administration and time management. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.Required SkillsWell-developed written and oral communication and presentation skills; comfortable speaking in front of groups.Strong teamwork skills.Detail focused completing tasks as required.Strong understanding of a logic driven schedule, strong analytical, mathematical, data checking skills, ability to establish goals, set priorities, and maintain an awareness of interrelationships among activities, strong keyboarding and organizing skills, ability to work independently, self-starter, billable range.SkillsExperience supporting large, complex projects with a budget of $25M and up.Microsoft Power BI, Asset Suite, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday.Experience in process improvement. General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles