Scheduler

Audubon is currently seeking a Scheduler in the Plaquemine, LA area.  The Scheduler assists in the development of Project Schedules utilizing the Critical Path Method for (E)-engineering, (EP)-engineering and procurement, and/or (EPC) engineering, procurement and construction programs consisting of inter-relating projects and projects of varying size, complexity and delivery. In this role you will assist in developing schedules by identifying relationships, logic, milestones, constraints and resource loading of cost and man hours along with the regular maintenance and periodic updating of the schedules.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates ability to generate accurate Project Schedules using Primavera P6 software.
• Capable of developing schedules for a variety of industrial projects including Oil and Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, and Clean Energy.
• Development of schedules identifying relationships, logic, milestones, constraints and resource loading of cost and man hours along with the regular maintenance and periodic updating of the schedules.
• Communicates and coordinates between various individuals and departments on each project to pro-actively manage the schedule, update progress and anticipate delays.
• Identifies, conceptualizes & plans resources (i.e. manpower, capital, facilities & material expenses) in the schedule development.
• Creates milestone schedules for delivery of engineering deliverables, equipment, raw materials or subcontracted work and labor.
• Takes a forward-thinking approach to scheduling and assists in preparing Schedule Analysis reports with Explanation of Schedule Variances.
• Reviews and analyzes Notices of Change and Requests for Change for schedule impact.
• Assists in preparing Schedule Analysis reports with Explanation of Schedule Variances.
• Performs Quantitative Risk Analysis with P Values and What-ifs scenarios to support the project development.
• Represents the project with Management and third-party auditors/independent engineers. 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• BA or BS or related experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a project scheduler in the industrial engineering, downstream and/or construction industry.
• Major project experience.
• Exemplary communication skills, written, analytical, negotiating and interpersonal are essential.
• Experience in developing project schedules utilizing Primavera P6.
• Attending/conducting client or sub-contractor schedule reviews, and other vendor interfacing.
• Cost/Earned Value experience a plus.
• Capitol Cost Estimating is a plus.
• Ability to routinely and efficiently use Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and Microsoft Outlook.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled