Project Scheduler

Position Description:

UCC Environmental is a progressive well-run company, with excellent customer relationships and Utility specific sustainable technology solutions. It has developed a business strategy encompassing market growth through a variety of channels, including expanded international sales coverage. The Company has strong sales channels in North America, and currently possesses emerging sales channels in EMEA and Asia-Pacific (AP).

The focus of the position of is to develop and maintain integrated schedules for various systems designed and supplied by UCC. This position is responsible for monitoring and expediting engineering deliverables as required by the Project Management group.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create master schedule for each assigned project. Coordinate each function’s project deliverable within the project scope. Weekly communication, planning and organization of an overall integrated schedule, including engineering, procurement, and construction activities to support the execution of contracts
• Review overall project schedules and make determinations on how internal/external deliveries impact project milestones or other key project activities. Assess potential delays or problems with the receipt and/or productions of deliverables (internally or externally). Communicate issues to Project Manager with recommended action plan for recovery
• Integrate separate schedules or sub-networks from outside partners into a master schedule. Analyze and determine schedule logic and overall critical path
  Compile, analyze and report project performance indicators to Project Management. Facilitate project discussions and develop additional tools required to control the risks associated with the projects
• Work in close coordination with Document Control Coordinator to monitor and manage contract documents as they move through the work-flow processes; anticipate delay/bottlenecks and appropriately communicate timeline adjustments based on contract changes
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field preferred
• 5 years project controls experience in engineering and/or construction field

Characteristics and Skills:

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the project scheduling software (i.e., Oracle P6)
• Well-developed understanding of project scheduling methods and techniques (WBS development, schedule and resource loading, critical path analysis). Ability to apply scheduling techniques in a multi-project environment dealing with multiple engineers, contractors, and sub-contractors
• Possess an understanding of engineering/construction sequencing and methods
• Perform variance analysis on earned value, productivity trends and critical path analysis, as required; anticipate problems, communicate, and advise the Project Management team on impacts to baseline, participate in developing planned recoveries
• Ability to determine schedule impact from contractor change orders
• Ability to integrate risk identification and analysis into integrated schedule
• Highly effective in working in a team environment with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Demonstrated ability to achieve results through others. Both process-centric and results-oriented
• Hands-on, pragmatic. Proactive with the ability to coordinate and plan strategically. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions and recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible, creative, with the ability to achieve results without close supervision
• Ability to multi-task, cope with demands of simultaneous activities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Ability to sit or stand at a computer for 80% of the day
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Core Values and Beliefs:

Must be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCC’s existing corporate culture:

• People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come first
• Teamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration
• Integrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community, and suppliers
• Customer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service
• Innovative –we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversity

How to Apply:
If interested in this position, please submit a resume with salary requirements to Careers@uccenvironmental.com
UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you have difficulty applying for this job by e-mail or need accommodations, please call us at 847-473-5900 and ask for Human Resources