Company Description

Job Description

Summary

• The Planning and Scheduling Engineer is responsible for supporting the construction Project Engineer in the oversight of all aspects of coordination of the contract schedule, deliverables, and work activities for assigned projects. This position will be dedicated to supporting large construction activities in the US and Canada. This individual will provide direct daily planning and scheduling support to a large construction project in Gum Springs, Arkansas in the near term and additional projects as business needs change over time.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day planning/scheduling of the activities associated with the construction of a $300 Million hazardous waste incinerator
• Provide planning and scheduling support for the project team that support the activities associated with the construction project
• Assists in the coordination of both design and construction activities at the site
• Works with existing operations team and on site contractors to ensure that work is properly coordinated and done safely.
• Works to create a collaborative work environment
• Work closely with Designers and Project Managers to develop and maintain detailed resource loaded schedules of Design/Build construction projects utilizing project management software.
• Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule, base line, status, and perform measurement baseline.
• Anticipate manpower loading and adjust contractors accordingly based on varying conditions, priorities, interferences
• Manage to critical path, by always identifying and prioritizing the critical path tasks
• Develop and maintain summary level schedule reports: Gantt, milestone charts, and other tools used to support critical path analysis, near-term tasks work, priority based resource allocations, performance variances, and to support cost/schedule integration.
• Gather and analyze information to prepare reports on the progress of projects.
• Support the project management team in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects
• Work in collaboration with the project management team to drive consistency of the project scheduling approach to facilitate accuracy in project execution and reporting.
• Troubleshoot and monitor potential scheduling problems
• Manage logistics of material management, storage and staging to optimize warehouse costs while protecting materials (Just in time delivery for example).
• Assure that QA/QC tasks are included in the schedule and completed.
• Maintain accurate records/paperwork.
• Facilitate and participate in weekly schedule reviews.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
• Minimum of 3 years of construction project planning & scheduling experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using MS Project or Primavera P3 or P6 and MS Excel

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Superior interpersonal and demonstrated facilitation skills.,
• Creative and innovative with assignments.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in work style to better respond to multiple requests/tasks and handle sudden changes in priorities. Able to embrace and participate in change initiatives.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills, to include solid experience in writing functional and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures
• Valid Driver’s license and safe driving record

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• Able to travel
• Strong problem solving and project management skills
• Strong PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database software and the ability to optimize the use of technology and systems to communicate, manage budget and to streamline processes and increase efficiency
• Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• This position will require work in an office and a construction site/industrial facility environment.
• Ability to stay on feet for several hours during the day, walking through construction site
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally
• Ability to climb ladders, climb on equipment
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and maintain certification annually, work with a respirator as required
• Ability to work in a confined space (with proper training and safe work practices)
• Ability to work above grade
• Ability to work in extreme climate conditions (rain, wind, snow, ice, heat)

Additional Information

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.