Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner and Townsend are seeking a Senior Program Scheduler to join our team to support a large-scale construction manufacturing program! 

The successful candidate will be responsible for schedule consulting at program level (overseeing many projects) in all areas of scheduling from pre-construction to close out. Working closely with both the Turner & Townsend cost management / project controls team and the client.

*This role requires on-site presence.

Responsibilities: 

• Program Management.
• Implementing best practices and reporting trends both internally and externally.
• Create and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6 for a portfolio of multi-million-dollar global projects. Projects are diverse, ranging from high-tech mission critical scopes to office improvement works.
• Working independently is crucial.
• Create, manage, and oversee schedules using the critical path method.
• Actively work with project managers and construction firms to maintain schedule integrity.
• Able to produce high level and 1, 3, 6 months look ahead from P6 for reporting.
• Working with Contractors and Subcontractors on daily basis.
• Prepare and update monthly progress reports.
• Actively monitor and communicate any possible project issues that could delay the schedule.
• Working closely with various disciplines in project teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the schedules produced without compromising your independence as a scheduler so you are able to advise project management on issues requiring judgment.

Skills:

• Experience working in a planning and scheduling position for engineering, procurement, maintenance and construction projects is essential.
• Program level construction experience is preferred.
• Large construction in Life Sciences and/or High-tech project experience, including commissioning and validation activities, is desirable.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications and construction contracting. 
• Ability to review and understand engineering, procurement and construction schedule logic.
• Capable of producing logic driven schedules from limited project information a conceptual schedule from initiation through to closeout; identify major phases through that timeline and be able to determine and discuss dependencies.
• Knowledge of system start-up sequences and major dependencies.
• Skilled in Primavera (P6) to:
• create E2E master schedules using known techniques such as rolling wave planning (L2-3 detail).
• create detailed construction schedules incorporating s/c commitments (L4-5 detail).
• regularly updating schedules in-line with Program calendar following standard planning principles.
• resource loading schedules and producing management overview of over and underutilization effectively. 
• identifying and trending movement to key float paths. 
• quantity tracking using S-curves. 
• Some cost engineering knowledge would be preferable.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a minimum of 7+ years of Scheduling experience in the Construction industry.
• BS Degree in Engineering or Business or related field; or demonstrated equivalent and related experience.
• EIT and Certification by AACE in planning/scheduling is preferred. 

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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