The Johnson Group Staffing Company, Inc. has a career / employment opportunity with a Construction Program Management client in New Orleans, LA.

Primavera Construction Scheduler / Project Controller (P3, P5, or P6 skills) Projects: Coastal Restoration * Dam Improvement * Levee Improvement * Water Retention * Public Sector Utilities & Infrastructure

Job Opportunity: Primavera Construction Scheduler / Project Controller

Experience Level Needed: Intermediate to Senior Level Experience

Job Office Location: New Orleans, Louisiana (70118)

Compensation: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour DOE plus Medical/Health, Dental, Retirement, Vacation, & Holiday benefits.

*** NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE offered or available. Local candidates within commutable distance from New Orleans are strongly preferred ***

Start Date: Immediate Hiring Need

The Johnson Group Staffing Company, Inc. is a technical staffing company specializing in Engineering & Construction employment opportunities. Our client, a well respected and industry leading Construction Program Management firm is actively seeking a Mid to Senior Level experienced Primavera Construction Scheduler / Project Controller to join their New Orleans, LA office.

This is a long term full time career/ employment opportunity.

Ideal Primavera Construction Scheduler candidates must have a minimum of three (4+) years of engineering or construction scheduling experience (7+ years primavera scheduling experience is preferred). This Primavera Construction Scheduler will be providing construction management and construction scheduling skills and experience to a diverse range of coastal restoration (dam, levee, and water retention structures) and public sector utility and infrastructure projects currently taking place in New Orleans, LA.

The ideal and qualified Construction Scheduler for this opportunity must have 4+ years construction scheduling experience and a strong working knowledge of Primavera scheduling software, P3, P5, or P6. Must have past experience creating schedules that include at least 2500 activities or more.  

SKILL, EXPERIENCE, & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

* Must have a minimum of 4+ years of engineering or construction scheduling experience.
* Must be proficient with Primavera scheduling software (P3, P5, or P6 preferred).
* Must have ability to set and manage project priorities
* Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, cost management and project management software (Primavera or Microsoft Project)
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Must be able to work as a team member, contributing to the overall program development by participating in-group discussions in areas of expertise
* Self-starter, able to work with minimal direction or supervision
* High integrity and honesty

GENERAL SCHEDULER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Perform all cost engineering, planning, scheduling, and document control activities for designated public sector projects.

* Assist in the development and implementation of project cost engineering, scheduling and document control standards and procedures.

* Supervise the preparation and maintenance of the project budget, actual costs and the cost forecasts.

* Assist in the selection and implementation of the cost management system to be used on the project.

* Preparation of various cost reports, such as percent complete, productivity analysis, man-hour summaries, progress reports, and earned value reports.

* Participate in the review of cost estimates and change order estimates from contractors to ascertain reasonableness.

* Identify project cost trends and supervise the trend program.

* Assist in the development of the schedule of values for construction contracts.

* Provide direction on measurement and payment specifications.

* Coordinate the preparation and issue of master schedules, problem analysis reports, variance reports, pre-op schedules and milestones, etc.

* Assist in the selection and implementation of the project scheduling system, schedule progress reporting and methodologies to be used on the project.

* Develop Project Schedules by reviewing plans and specs, discussions with designers and Construction Managers detailing all work to be accomplished.

* Identify project schedule trends and supervise the trend program.

* Conduct schedule review and progress meetings.

* Conduct plan reviews and site visits to assess/confirm program progress.

Firm/ Client Overview:

Our client is recognized as one of the nations largest and most highly respected Construction Management professional services companies specializing in the management of capital improvement and public sector projects. In their over 18 years of service the firm has sustained an unwavering commitment to client focus, integrity, and social responsibility. Built upon this foundation, the firm has succeeded in becoming a respected and sought-after client advocate, creating and implementing solutions for a variety of complex construction projects. Firm’s services include strategic planning, program, project and construction management for a broad array of national and regional private sector clients and governmental agencies across the United States. By incorporating integrated management practices and consulting expertise at each project phase, provide effective, timely, and cost-saving strategies that support successful completion of client projects regardless of complexity, size or location.

This is a full time long term career opportunity to work for one of the nations leading construction program management firms. Position offers exceptional compensation, benefit, and retirement packages; along with the opportunity to work on some of the state and countries most appealing and complex capital improvement and public sector projects.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate and entirely confidential consideration please email detailed resume and brief cover letter to James Cameron at jcameron@johnsongroupinc.com

CONTACT:

James Cameron
THE JOHNSON GROUP STAFFING COMPANY, INC.
Phone: (916) 479-7083
Email: jcameron@johnsongroupinc.com
Website: http://www.johnsongroupinc.com/tjg/index2.html

***ALL APPLICANTES RECEIVE ENTIRELY CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION ***

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