Project Scheduler
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Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Universal Creative we design develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences worldwide. Our innovative attractions immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.
Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of whats possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together were creating a Universe of fun always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for maintaining and integrating project implementation plans and associated project schedules throughout the project life cycle to include show/ride concept development show ride facility area development designs building construction show/ride production installation and/or commissioning. This includes creating project schedules collecting progress status integrating necessary changes updating reports distributing project schedules and reports tracking current resources and forecasting future resource needs based on the project master schedule.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and statuses project schedules using Primavera and other scheduling software programs and incorporates deliverables and implementation strategies into project plans and schedules as strategies evolve.
- Coordinates with internal and external responsible teams to develop and integrate activity durations and logic sequences to perform the work.
- Creates summary level reports extracted from Primavera or other scheduling tools that provides high level summary of project status. Evaluates and resolves variances and develops work-around plans.
- Coordinates with team members across various functions to ensure schedule information is accurately statused on a weekly basis.
- Assists in development of new schedule details or other schedule maintenance activities.
- Conducts resource loading analysis as required.
- Understand and actively participate in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy procedures training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Supervises0-2 Non-Exempt/Exempt Team Members.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Architecture Construction Management or an applicable field required.
EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years engineering/construction planning and scheduling experience required.
- 3 years theme park planning/coordination experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Solid working knowledge of theme parks show/ride product lines and design and construction.
- 3 years of primavera scheduling experience required.
- Possess strong understanding of design and construction progress measurement.
- Working knowledge of architectural/engineering and show and ride design and production.
- Must be a well-organized self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Solid understanding of practical project controls applications and earned value measurement.
- Ability to coordinate staff consultants and suppliers including setting goals prioritization of tasks coordinating work and managing time.
- Solid meeting leadership facilitation and alignment skills.
- Solid communication collaboration technical writing and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to successfully influence and guide a team.
- Ability to negotiate schedule changes with vendors and contractors.
- Basic conflict resolution skills.
