Capital Project Scheduler - On-Board Companies : Job Details

On-Board Engineering is hiring a Capital Project Scheduler in Richmond, VA!

Position Details:Position Type: Full-TimeJob Location: Richmond, VABenefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401k, Paid Holidays, PTO, and moreCompensation: $45 - $65/hr depending upon qualifications

Of Note:

This position is part of our dedicated and nested site operations team, which means this role will continue in perpetuity if the selected candidate's performance meets expectations. The ideal candidate will be someone who looking to establish roots and stay for many years to come as an integral part of the team.

Overview:

Working with capital project team, the Scheduler develops early project schedules that incorporate appropriate functional input to ensure project success. This position works with the project leadership team to ensure accurate and timely schedule controls are implemented and maintained during the project lifecycle. The selected individual will also provide oversight on projects that are executed with external engineering services (EPCM). This oversight will include establishing clear Owner expectations on EPCM deliverables and monitor EPCM progress as well as Earned Value Methodologies (EVM).

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage early Front-End Loading (FEL) scheduling activities to meet project needs
• Develop the schedule basis document accounting for project assumptions, concerns, risks/opportunities, exclusions
• Provide input and functional oversight for scheduling activities post-FEL including provision of regular schedule updates
• Lead or participate in interactive planning workshops with the project team and contractors
• Lead project schedule risk analysis to ensure thorough understanding of risks and strategies to mitigate issues
• Provide input to Constructability Reviews
• Ensure team focus of critical path tasks and those with potential to turn critical
• Assess, analyze, and validate contractor-provided schedules for quality, reasonableness, and competitiveness throughout the project lifecycle
• Audit, validate and confirm physical progress and earned value calculations for both in house and contractor activities
• Assess schedule impact of project changes and incorporate into project schedules
• Track and implement project schedule updates
• Ensure Project Controls Reports are issued to the project team in accordance with documented Project Controls Plans (frequency, format, etc..)
• Provide updated final schedule to project team at project closure
• Participate in developing the project risk register and risk management process for all projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science Degree is highly desired, but not required
• 5+ years of capital project experience, preferably in a chemical and/or manufacturing setting
• 5+ years' experience scheduling projects
• Broad understanding of EPCM disciplines and activities that are necessary to design, construct, and start-up chemical processes
• Ability to communicate clearly with project teams
• Proficiency with MS Project and Primavera P6
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship

About Us:

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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