Production Scheduler jobs in Danbury, CT

POSITION OVERVIEW

Assigned position is in a multi-discipline Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project Management Team (PMT) that develops and provides management during the Engineering, Procurement and Construction phases of brownfield capital projects.

Estimator / Scheduler position is to be able to accurately project the cost of upcoming projects and provide this vital information by developing the cost information needed in order to determine if a proposed project is financially viable, profitable, or to assess contractor's estimates and bids.

In addition, the personnel shall be responsible to develop and maintain project schedules from project initiation to construction completion / commissioning in MS project format / Primavera P6 Format.

Under general supervision, Estimator will coordinate, define and execute specific requirements for the cost and controls, administration and documentation of the EPC contractor's estimates, EPC Contract, Subcontractor, Service Contract and Company Agreements.

The assignment period includes estimating / scheduler tasks and activities for the engineering, procurement support and assistance, design, construction, turnover, startup and commissioning, and plant operations after handover.

Estimator / scheduler will be located in Client's site offices located in Gregory, Texas.

KNOWLEDGE

• Possess a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction costs, materials and procedures in the oil and gas industry.
• Be proficient in estimating, cost / pricing development, scheduling and oil and gas industry standards and language.
• Knowledge in computer based estimating tool AspenTech ACCE and or AIPCE and MS project / primavera P6 is required. Certification is a plus.

Knowledge in computer based scheduling tool Microsoft Project is required.

Additional administrative project controls related tasks will be assigned to support Cost Control and Purchasing.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible to analyze and compile data on each factor that may have an influence on costs. Such factors include labor, materials, special machinery requirements and location.
• Administer, track, analyze, as well as communicate contractors' performance and cost adherence compliance
• Responsible for managing, coordinating, and collaborating with EPC contractor, subs and Company contracts costs and scheduling for technical, professional and construction services.
• Be able to determine the engineering & procurement services time, quantity of materials and labor required to successfully complete the project utilizing quantity or "takeoff" process.
• Analyze others estimates and bids and determine sequence of operations, physical constraints, equipment needs, crew size, shipping delays, allowance for waste and inclement weather conditions.
• Track actual costs relative to budget and / or firm committed costs.
• Prepare Project cost summaries and reports.
• Maintain Contractors' adherence to all project agreements costs and schedules and conditions.
• Review modifications, extensions and contract closeout cost and schedule documents.
• Take direction / guidance from Client's system for existing procedures, organization and methods of operation and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Interface with all other project team members, both Client's and EPC contractor's to develop and maintain schedules on a monthly basis.
• Maintain tracking of all cost related correspondence and documents that will be issued by EPC contractor and Client.
• Keep Client Project Manager informed of any technical, schedule or cost impacts due to contract issues and any impacts to other project tasks & activities.
• Make site visits as required to coordinate with contractors and Client site staff to assist and support for full contract compliance

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)

• Education and Certifications : A bachelor's degree in  economics, engineering, mathematics, technology or industrial engineering, or equivalent experience is required.Â
• Experience :  Minimum of 8-10 years in a Project Estimator / Scheduling environment within an oil and gas operating company and / or engineering and construction company, specifically with process industrial facilities required.

 Combination of engineering technical experience with cost estimating is required.

• Skills : Â Â Â
• Detail oriented and effective time management skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Â
• Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.Â
• Computer literate with typical office packages such as MS Office, basic computer literacy and the ability to learn new software and applications

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Last updated : 2024-03-02