Utility Scheduler

This position is based in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consulting with project managers and technical experts to set up assignments, tasks, and subtasks.

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective scheduling management system

• Coordinating project timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders

• Monitoring project timelines and deadlines

• Identifying potential project schedule delays and facilitating intervention in a timeous manner

• Evaluating performance and preparing project progress reports

• Accommodating updates and changes to project schedules

• Recommending actions to keep project timelines and deadlines.

• Documenting project scheduling processes and maintaining records.

• Develop and provide project schedule related reports including schedule quality assessments, earned value, cashflow forecasts and risks.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or Technical Field

Experience:

• 5- 8 years related scheduling experience, or in lieu of bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 9– 12 years relevant scheduling experience is required

• Ability to build a schedule from an estimate, Project Diagram, or verbal Scope of Work

• Strong analytical skills and evaluation techniques

• Extensive experience in schedule planning and management

• In-depth knowledge of the scope of projects within the industry

• Advanced ability to evaluate schedule quality, project progress and facilitate interventions.

• Ability to keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and changes.

• Experience and proficiency in using PC software and mainframe computer applications such as Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Project, Asset suite 8, Primavera P6

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize a variety of independent assignments and meet deadlines.

• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate meetings, problem solve and drive to resolution.

• Ability to schedule and facilitate project meetings with all stakeholders in office or field environment.

• Ability to work flexible hours and in field construction sites.

• Ability to handle conflict.

Soft Skills:

• Must possess good written and oral communications skills and have proven analytical experience.

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

• Superior time management skills; must be able to meet strict deadlines.

• Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgement, and solve problems.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams.

• Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff.

• Able to demonstrate business acumen and communicate effectively across multiple levels, both internally and externally

• Ability to work with project schedule stakeholders to ensure timely schedule updated are received.

Requirements:

• Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

• Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets Anser Advisory requirements.

• Employees must complete a background investigation and successful drugscreen.