Scheduler

TRC Companies, Inc., a pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960's, is a national engineering and environmental consulting firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental and infrastructure markets. TRC serves a broad range of clients in industry and government, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation.

We are seeking a Scheduler with experience working in MS Project to join our team in Northern CA (Salinas – Monterey County). The Scheduler will have experience working in MS Project and skilled at critical path analysis. Experience working with a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a plus.

The Scheduler will have responsibility for scheduling related activities, procedures and processes related to the execution of projects and proposals in the Infrastructure Sector.  The Senior Scheduler will be assigned to work with a Project Manager and project team in developing, updating, and publishing of schedules for projects and proposals.  This position will be responsible for the issuing of project and proposal schedules and the monitoring of each schedule, highlighting delays, providing visibility of upcoming milestones and guidance for schedule management. Additionally, the role is responsible for the creation, implementation and maintenance of department standard operating procedures and performance metrics, maintaining a high degree of external and internal customer service via clear and timely communication and reporting.

Job Duties

• Maintain the process, procedures, and job aids by which Design Management develops and communicates project schedules
• Develop, maintain, and analyze Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for variety of project types within Design Management.
• Engage in all activities associated with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, monitoring and critical path analysis
• Implement master schedule templates for various typical project types
• Assist the Project Managers and project team in the development of detailed functional schedules required in the execution of projects.  Schedules shall reflect design, procurement and construction workflow and include necessary logic ties to accurately reflect any scheduling impacts and provide accurate forecasts
• Work with the project team members to provide accurate and timely updates to project schedules
• Monitor, analyze and forecast on a regular basis, providing schedule reports including critical path, milestone and short term look ahead reports
• Report any schedule deviations and recommend corrective actions
• Create and implement resource loaded schedules when required
• Create and implement cash loaded schedules when required
• Create and implement schedule based earned value reporting
• Integrate corporate finance system data with MS Project scheduling data to integrate project estimates with project plans and project actual man-hours and dollars
• May be required to direct the schedule related activities of Schedulers and Scheduling Coordinators.
• Deliver schedule related training to the PMO and operational staff.
• Provide effective customer service to internal and external clients