Project Scheduler
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Position Description
About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County the third most populated county in the United States with a population in excess of 4.7 million including the City of Houston the nations fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county which consist of approximately 1500 channels totaling nearly 2500 miles in length as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins totaling more than 10000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:
Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Project Scheduler.
Reporting to the Project Controls Manager the Project Scheduler is responsible for working with the Districts project teams to develop maintain and update project schedules including analyzing project schedules providing expertise to project teams for the optimization of project delivery and resolving scheduling issues that impact project delivery. This position will also provide desk-side mentoring on scheduling processes to project managers and other project support staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Develop maintain and update project schedules for the Districts projects in accordance with its scheduling procedures.
- Work with the District staff engineering firms and construction contractors project schedulers to establish a framework in which to integrate their schedules into the master project schedule as needed.
- Ensure milestones deadlines and dependencies necessary for project completion are outlined.
- Perform schedule analysis of all assigned projects as per the Districts scheduling standards and routinely conduct meetings to resolve issues that impact project delivery.
- Produce layouts and reports for stakeholders when needed for continuous monitoring and progress of District projects.
- Conduct desk-side mentoring as needed for project managers and other project support staff in their respective roles regarding the District scheduling standards.
- Assist with business processes and policy development for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email .
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Associate degreefrom anaccredited college or university.
Experience:
- Five (5) years in the project controls industry with direct work experience in project scheduling utilizing Primavera P6.
Licensure:
Valid Class C Texas Drivers License
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders and to convey complex schedule information in a clear and understandable manner (verbal written and data).
- Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as MS Project and MS Excel.
- Advanced knowledge of Project Delivery life cycles.
- Ability to prioritize tasks manage time effectively and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify potential scheduling issues and develop appropriate solutions.
- Detail-oriented to create accurate and comprehensive schedules and to spot potential conflicts or errors.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
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General Information
- Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
Position Type Salary:
Regular Full-Time 40 hours per week
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location:
Project Controls 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston TX 77092
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:- Occasional standing and walking; prolonged sitting.
- Occasional ascending/descending stairs stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying of items up to 10 pounds.
- Occasional sorting filing shelving and handling of documents books files file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
- Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditions and noise levels.
- Require extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
