Scheduler jobs in Mcallen, TX

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

The Scheduler will work on the numerous aspects of the scheduling, planning, analysis, and reporting required by the organization. Under minimal supervision scheduler will use Microsoft Online (Microsoft Project) to create, maintain, analyze, and report on the project, in support of internal and external requirements and best industry standards. The successful candidate will be autonomous, self-driven, self-motivated, and a team player capable of working inside and outside the team, project, activity, or function.

Local candidates preferred, or anybody willing to travel and work from Puerto Rico 2 weeks every month.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update integrated project plans and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible.
• Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for approval by project teams.
• Assess impacts to the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team.
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the developing of alternative methods for corrective action.
• Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis.
• Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.
• Actively communicate with Project Manager, all schedule deviations against plan, risk to project deliverables and provide advice concerning schedule corrections.
• Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule.
• Facilitate project scheduling meetings and/or interactive planning meetings as required.
• Work closely with project Cost Analysts and sub-contractors to ensure accurate reporting.
• Recognize historical trends and provide predictive forecasting for projects; monitor and modify schedule projections for projects.
• Reviews and processes change orders; assesses impact of changes on project scope and schedule.
• Link the change management process with latest estimate, schedule, communicate outcomes, and make appropriate changes as needed.
• Upon completion of each project, develop and record the project’s historical schedule information and lessons learned.
• Must clearly and concisely be capable of presenting project trends and forecast schedule performance reports to management and to make recommendations on strategies to resolve project issues is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, etc.
• PMP or any AACE certification preferred.
• 6-8 years of experience working on EPC projects is a plus.
• Expert level experience with Microsoft Online and Microsoft Project.
• Experience working on Transmission and Distribution Electric Utilities projects.
• Requires experience of Project Management and Project Control principles and Cycles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI is a plus.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Support overlapping project tasks, issue management, meeting facilitation, document control and monthly status reporting to the Project Management Team.
• Must be able to prepare written communications on technical and non-technical matters for various levels of management.
• Must possess the ability to effectively interact with various departments to maintain open lines of communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication sills
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Oracle Primavera P6 software.
• Understanding of Total Cost Management (TCM) techniques and principles, including ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects concurrently.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.