Scheduler

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Parsons International, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Scheduler

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Scheduler will work as part of the Project Controls team and will be responsible for implementing schedule and earned value management across a selection of projects, in coordination with Project Managers and Engineering Leads.
The main objective of this role is to help generate a Sector-wide reporting and analysis tool, which will serve as the benchmark for evaluating projects’ performance.
The Scheduler may also be required to provide support to construction projects with respect to planning and scheduling issues and progress of the works.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Establish the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in coordination with the Project Manager.
- Develop detailed design schedules with resource/cost loading at the activity level.
- Develop and maintain detailed deliverable lists for each design project in coordination with Project/Engineering Manager.
- Implement a deliverable-based progress measurement system and coordinate with Engineering Leads to obtain a bi-weekly update of achieved progress.
- Utilize Earned Value Management techniques to evaluate schedule and cost performance metrics at the WBS level.
- Maintain bi-weekly updates of Earned Value Analysis dashboard at the project and Sector level.
- Review, check and evaluate the Contractor’s schedule of works.
- Monitor the work progress, compare to the accepted program of work and report to the Project Manager.
- Prepare weekly and/or monthly progress reports about the status of construction projects.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or related field.
- At least 6 years of experience in planning/scheduling, utilizing Primavera Project Management P6.
- Experience working on design and construction projects, and consultancy firms.
- Proven experience in utilization of Earned Value Management in performance analysis and reporting.
- Preferably have minimum 3 years’ experience in the gulf region.
- Preferably with work experience supporting infrastructure or transportation related projects.
- Must have excellent skills in utilizing MS Office application, especially Excel. Must be able to create and maintain complex spreadsheets, including utilization of complex formulas.
- Must be fluent in English both written and spoken and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and managers.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.