The Role
The Senior Planner Scheduler is a critical member of the owner Major Project team and will be responsible for supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) and Project Services Office (PSO) teams in all aspects of developing and maintaining project schedules. This position will be supporting a Major Project in Midland, Michigan.
Preference for this role is for candidates to be based onsite in our Midland office. However, candidates located near one of our other Nexus home offices may be considered, with the expectation of travel up to 50% of the time to visit the client site.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and schedule the project from FEL and Detailed Design through the Construction and Start-Up and Commissioning phases.
- Establish, develop, and maintain project logic networks, schedules and risk management data, forecasting, earned value, schedule variance analysis and schedule quality checks.
- Serve as liaison between PSO and PMO, on all planning issues related to project execution.
- Work with the PMO and Project Stakeholders to develop project plan and obtain project status.
- Help review & update procedures and instructions for preparation and maintenance of project plans and schedules.
- Support PMO with reporting including risk analysis and earned value.
- Reviewing schedule, progress and productivity of engineering and construction services, track and monitor earned value progress.
- Monitors actual progress and comparison to baseline, and reports the analysis, against the schedule, to PMO and PSO teams.
- Participates in regularly periodic Schedule Reviews to ensure that schedule reporting requirements are being met.
- Meets with Project Stakeholders and PMO to obtain project to update the project schedule.
- Assist &/or develop the preparation of reports of Earned Value and variance of the Project Plan.
- Coordinate with schedulers working with engineering, procurement and construction firms.
Competencies/Qualifications:
- We will not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
- BS Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or other equivalent experience
- 10+ years’ experience planning and developing project schedules
- 10+ years’ experience using Primavera P6
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- PMP, PSP or CCP certification, a plus
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
- Financial Management
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Technical Capacity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Teamwork
Competitive Benefits
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Why Nexus?
Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.
At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.
Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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The Company
What We Do
Nexus Engineering Group is a full-service, independent engineering firm focused on supporting clients’ specific project goals from concept to startup. With more than a dozen years of proven engineering and design successes, Nexus is the preferred engineering firm of choice when seeking integrity and expertise. Nexus performs best when faced with complex and demanding projects in the refining, petroleum midstream, chemical, manufacturing and utilities industries. Our teams have the talent and moxie to tackle all sizes of projects for local and international clients seeking to design, build, and construct highly technical and functional facilities. With more than 200 professionals that you’ll genuinely like working with, Nexus is more than just your typical engineering firm. Clients come to us for our expertise, creativity, passion, and relentless focus on their goals.
