Project Scheduler; Fairbanks, AK

Position: Project Scheduler (Fairbanks, AK)
Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

This position manages construction schedules for a broad range of projects and works with project management staff to develop, maintain, and progress the project construction schedules.

LOCATION:

Town & North Slope project sites

SCHEDULE:

Town - Mon-Fri+;
Projects - Mon-Sun

HOURS:

Town - 40+, Projects - 70+

POINT OF HIRE:
Fairbanks, AK or Anchorage, AK

TYPE OF POSITION:
Seasonal/Full-Time

This position can be filled in either Fairbanks, AK or Anchorage, AK

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Understand, practice and continually lead by example Doyon Energy Services' commitment to zero incident safety and environmental culture.

* This individual is expected to have a strong understanding of P6 scheduling software. This position does not require a lot of field experience.

* Update and maintain project schedules in P6.

* Identifies major schedule milestones from contract Scopes of Work.

* Determines reasonable schedule logic and constraints based on discussion with the Project Team.

* Develops and updates on a weekly basis the three-week look-ahead schedule(s) with manpower loading, incorporating construction strategy input.

* Communicates schedule status to management regularly.

* Interact with engineering discipline leads & construction managers to understand issues and conflicts impacting schedule.

* Develops and maintains spreadsheets for various phases of construction projects

* Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Accountable for creating all construction schedules, including establishing baseline schedules and updates as work progresses.

* Working with Project Controls, prepares weekly and monthly reports on expenditures, progress, commitments, budget performance and schedule performance

* Provides regular briefing to project manager and project controls manager schedule issues and concerns

* Continually promote and practice teamwork.

* Understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices, and processes relate to projects and clients.

* Participate in required client meetings to include management, cost controls, construction and other meetings as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* This position may or may not supervise other schedulers depending on size of project scope.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Minimum 3 years experience in construction scheduling using P6 or similar software.

* Minimum 1 year experience as field engineer or similar position on arctic pipeline construction projects.

COMPETENCIES:

* Must be proficient in Primavera scheduling software or similar.

* Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to speak before small and large groups.

* Strong analytical and report writing skills.

* Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe, and Windows.

* Ability to learn, understand and effectively use client and DES's corporate management information systems.

* Good working knowledge of scheduling concepts including activity relationships, resource loading and progress measurement methods.

* Ability to use advanced and intermediate mathematical concepts and skills.

* Demonstrated ability to accurately, effectively and quickly use and logically apply mathematical principals and formulas in computer generated reports, evaluations and all other correspondence.

* Ability to understand totality of projects and the reasoning behind decisions made by construction supervision to keep projects on schedule and within budgets.

* Strong ability to reason with client's project management and construction supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

* Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40+ pounds.

* May be required to stand, sit, or walk for reasonable periods of time.

* Operate personal computer for extended periods.

* Work outdoors in weather extremes and near equipment with potentially high noise levels.

* Must have valid driver's license with good driving record.

* Must pass a drug test

PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of…