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About the Role
The Lead Specialist in Scheduling/Planning is responsible for ensuring the development and completion of job progress milestones through effective scheduling. This role involves close coordination with procurement and material managers, as well as engineering work group leads, to address essential supply items. You will establish project priorities to ensure timely completion and contribute to forecasts and disbursements through detailed schedule analysis.
Under general direction, you will utilize specialized knowledge and skills to address complex and unique problems, manage daily activities within project controls, and provide functional support. You will also establish priorities for task completion, leveraging your judgment to interpret both internal and external issues while developing best practices.
As a Lead Specialist, you may direct resources, prioritize tasks, and provide mentorship to less experienced team members. Your ability to apply experience, interpersonal skills, and a broad understanding of project controls will be essential in ensuring effective task completion in alignment with company policies, procedures, and overall business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Ensure effective scheduling and development of job progress milestones
- Coordinate with procurement and material managers, and engineering work group leads
- Set project priorities for timely completion
- Conduct schedule analysis for forecasts and disbursements
- Solve complex problems and manage daily project control activities
- Establish priorities for assigned task completion
- Interpret internal and external issues, developing best practices
- Direct resources and mentor less experienced team members
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and business strategies
Requirements
- Completion of an undergraduate degree
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Specialized knowledge and skills in project controls
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to solve complex problems and make informed decisions
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive work environment
Contract and Travel Details
- Full-time position
- Some travel may be required based on project needs
