Project Scheduling Manager

A JAB Recruitment client is seeking a Project Scheduling Manager to add to their Houston based team. This is an onsite position, located near Greenway Plaza.

Please Note:

• No C2C
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restrictions for any employer indefinitely without present or future sponsorship needs.
• No relocation offered
• Onsite, Houston, Texas
• Please upload an MS Word document formatted resume. Thank you!

Primary purpose:

In this role, you will work with the project team to prepare schedule data for proposals or tracking and executing schedules for active projects in progress. You will apply established unit job hour and pricing data, perform schedule integrations, prepare work logic, identify restraints and potential impacts, develop recovery plans, and evaluate subcontractor schedules for improvements. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track and on time.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Prepares and manages schedule data for project development and execution, and business development efforts.
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty
• Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure
• Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties
• Assists with maintenance of critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics
• Performs schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities
• Monitors and validates project schedules and provides critical activities assessments as required by the project team
• Assists with schedule recovery plans while working with project execution teams

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering or related discipline or nine to fifteen (9-15) years of industry experience equivalent to education.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Five to Eight (5-8) years of relevant work experience
• Strong proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational/time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to successfully complete multiple issues under strict deadlines and willingness to delegate to and mentor employees.
• Strong proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Yes

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering or a related discipline.

Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

JAB Recruitment complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. JAB Recruitment does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

The ideal candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.