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Senior Scheduler

Oakbrook, IL 60181

Posted: 12/09/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Project Controls Job Number: 627119 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Top 3 Skills:
  • Strong Leadership skills, communication and analytical skills 
  • relay information that is in the schedule to the project manager,
  • good communication with the PM, present details to project team
Must Haves:
  • Prior experience using Primavera P6 scheduling software in a construction or utility setting and the ability to understand and Identify schedule risk with critical path details. (master scheduler experience)
Years of Experience
  • 4-7 years with Bachelors
  • 6-9 with No degree
 
  • A Senior Scheduler is responsible for overseeing and managing the scheduling activities within an organization.
  • They work independently with little supervision and may supervise a team of schedulers or assistants.
Responsibilities may include:
  • Developing and implementing scheduling policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Managing and coordinating complex schedules for individuals, teams, or projects.
  • Analyzing scheduling data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
  • Providing guidance and support to junior schedulers or assistants.
  • Coordinating with other departments to ensure that schedules are aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Communicating schedule changes and updates to relevant parties.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to understand their scheduling needs and preferences.
  • Providing training and mentorship to junior schedulers or assistants.
  • Leading meetings and discussions related to scheduling activities.
  • Ensuring that schedules are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with regulations and policies.
  • Senior Schedulers should have strong leadership, organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
  • They should also be detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.