CAREER CONNECTOR

Description:

Our client has an immediate need for a Primavera Project Scheduler

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of relevant experience or 11+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities:

• Scheduling best practices and complying with documented procedures
• Helping the PM decompose the work breakdown structure (WBS) and identify activities to account for all scope to the appropriate level of granularity
• Supporting WBS Dictionary development
• Cost and resource load schedule activities
• Building an activity network to generate a critical path
• Establishing and maintaining a project baseline in compliance with change control procedure
• Utilizing rolling wave planning to align with gate approval process
• Supporting business cycle to include schedule status, analysis, report generation, and monthly project review
• Executing monthly schedule closing process which includes schedule status, schedule health analysis, store period performance, and capturing a monthly rolling baseline
• Supporting annual Business Plan development
• Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of project controls deliverables
• Generating established and ad hoc P6 reports, layouts, dashboards, and forecasts for stakeholders
• Providing variance and performance indices using established earned value management system
• Leading the change control process on assigned projects
• Running what-if scenarios to analyze potential impacts, changes, or portfolio balancing
• Reviewing contractor schedules and performance data to confirm accuracy and compliance with the contract requirements
• Evaluating and providing causes and potential corrective actions for monthly variances and performance indices  
• Monitoring critical and sub-critical paths
• Providing float analysis to the project team
• Inputting schedule updates and identifying impacts on the schedule or cost
• Assisting the Project Manager with project closeout activities
• Creating major milestones, outages, and handoff activities to enhance communication between groups and management
• Providing mentorship and coaching on project controls topics

Why work for ConsultUSA:

• ConsultUSA offers competitive salaries, major medical (PPO or HDHP w/ HSA), dental, and vision insurance plans, and 401k plan with immediate eligibility for both salary and hourly employees
• ConsultUSA hosts several outings and events, holiday and summer parties, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year for employees
• We will work with you to obtain training for in-demand technologies and prepare you for industry-recognized certification exams
• ConsultUSA offers Business Analysis and Project Management training through our Project Management Institute (PMI)® award-winning sister company, PMCentersUSA

How to Apply:

To submit your application, please click the “Apply Now” button located at the top and bottom of the page.

ConsultUSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, or status as a covered veteran as well as any other prohibited criteria under any applicable federal, state, and local laws applicable to ConsultUSA.

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About ConsultUSA and PMCentersUSA Solutions Provider

Founded in 1997, ConsultUSA specializes in Project Management and Business Analysis focused IT positions within various industries. We also offer challenging technical engagements in Application Development, Data Warehouse/BI, QA, & Network Engineering. We are partnered with solutions company PMCentersUSA, a world-class consulting/training organization distinguished as a PMI® award winner and federal GSA-approved supplier. Together, we offer remarkable career choices for talented individuals to assist our many clients with their IT project-based needs, strategic business projects, and organizational improvement initiatives. For salaried employees, we offer a range of outstanding benefits, including; Healthcare Insurance (medical, dental & vision), 401K Savings Plan with Employer Matching, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and Industry Certification cost reimbursement. Once you’re on board, a dedicated Account Manager will work with you to identify specific goals to help you advance in your career and provide you with cost-free enrollment in our professional development courses provided by our partner, PMCentersUSA.

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