Lead Scheduler

Lead Scheduler Who We Are At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate.
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To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life.
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Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee.
Come join us and help shape the future! This Opportunity Be involved in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Senior / Lead Scheduler Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives.
Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee.
Come join us and help shape the future! WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Scheduler out of our Glastonbury, CT office.
Your Impact Strong collaborative scheduling, forecasting and analysis leader for assigned project controls manager.
Responsible for developing, updating and analyzing detailed execution schedules in Primavera P6.
Develop and implement monthly schedule updates and variance reports in accordance with Client process and procedures.
Co-manage with the PCM key schedule activities that control the overall construction time or the critical path.
Assess contractor monthly schedule updates and support analysis of potential delay claims and change orders.
Identify and measure scope change impact on a project schedule(s).
Identify and support risk mitigation plans.
Recommend and support execution of schedule, scope change or delay solutions for the Project Team and Program Leadership.
Who You Are Required Qualifications 7 + years experience in developing and managing complex, multi-contractor project Schedules.
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline Experienced with critical path method analysis/technique with Primavera.
Experience working with large and challenging teams.
Assessment of contractor monthly schedule updates and supporting analysis of time delay claim Perform time impact analyses (TIA) and forensic delay analysis to determine the extent of the impacts of potential delays during construction Experience working within large and challenging Client Programs with one or more project teams.
Effective reporting and communication skills.
Experience in preparing high level project reports and documentation.
Exercise responsible, ethical decision-making with Client funds and resources in accordance with WSP"s Code of Conduct.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP"s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working with large and challenging teams.
Proven experience in effectively reporting and communicating schedule variances and recommendations to wider project team .
Experience in preparing high level project reports and documentation.
#LI-MP1 Additional Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Additional Details Travel Required: N/A - No travel required Job Status: Regular Employee Type: Full Primary Location: GLASTONBURY - WINDING BROOK DR All locations: US-CT-Glastonbury About WSP WSP USA is the U.
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operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms.
Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals.
WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets.
With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.
S.
, we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base.
Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.
Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.
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companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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