Project Scheduler Reference number: 2432

Job description

Are you a Meticulous and Precise Project Scheduler?

For our client, a leader in the provision of Railway Signalling Infrastructure, we are looking for a Project Scheduler to implement and support the deployment of a new Visual Planning tool.

What you'll do

• The project Scheduler is responsible for providing support in the setup of the new planning tool (Visual Planning)
• They will be working closely with technical experts, project leads and project managers in planning, creating, and managing project schedules
• The role also entails working closely with others in linking critical activities across multiple projects.
• Project schedulers also ensure that an open communication system is available where all stakeholders are informed about changes to established schedules
• They are responsible for the timely and accurate processing of schedule updates.
• Project scheduler work description also involves suggesting corrective actions to keep the project on scope, budget, and time.
• It also entails planning and creating new schedule delays and summary reports
• The scheduler makes sure that our habits of working are implemented in a simple way of working in Visual Plannin
• Schedulers also perform project progress monitoring duties, as well as identifying critical activities, and reviewing forecasts with progress achieved to date.

Profile

• Very meticulous and precise
• Capable of working in teams with a strong sense of responsibility and autonomy
• Communicate within team to request the required information to perform the tasks

Required skills

• Minimum bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of three year related-work experience in the construction industry, or as a project scheduler
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Good analytical and planning skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Proficiency in the use of project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS projec
• Excellent organizational and time management skills