Overview

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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $52-55.00/hour
• Location: Houston, TX
• Duration: 12 months+
• Schedule: 9/80, hybrid working schedule
• Benefits including 401K, medical, vision and dental insurance

Responsibilities

• Define Project objectives in terms of duration and resources. Pilots the Project status and to ensure the forecast reliability
• Develops a Schedule compliant with the selected execution strategy
• Plans in order to mitigate risks and reduce costs
• Defines and optimizes the necessary resources (E-P-C-I)
• Defines the Planning & Scheduling system (methods, procedures, time-schedules, physical progress, dashboards, etc.)
• Defines for the Management, the Proposal Manager and the Estimation Department a Contract duration realistic and feasible for execution
• Defines the Project Breakdown Structures
• Supports Client approval process of the Schedule Baseline, progress claimed or milestones achievement
• Increases Project team members' awareness of the Project Milestones, main durations and critical paths. Monitors and controls the project status, to detect any delay and to propose corrective actions
• Estimates the delay linked with changes and claims and to prepare the Extension of Time analysis, in case of delay due to Client
• Provides Project Feedback and Lessons Learned in order to improve the Planning & Scheduling methods and provide input to the statistics of Planning Department
• May supervise or train less experienced colleagues, mainly on small and middle size projects
• Facilitates communications between cross-company and cross-functional teams to ensure scheduling conflicts are identified early and solutions accurately incorporated into schedules and processes. Ensures cooperation and interaction across diverse stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization
• Utilizes excellent presentation skills to present to a diverse group of interests, including project managers, analysts, and other key stakeholders
• Conducts and/or participates in schedule audits and schedule reviews to ensure schedule accuracy and validity requirements are met. Supports the development, review and Contract requirements for Baseline Schedule
• Checks the adequacy between the defined Project Breakdown Structures and the needs of the Planning & Scheduling System
• Collaborates with the project team by identifying major milestones, critical approvals and long lead procurement items
• Determines reasonable schedule logic and constraints based on discussion with task owners and/or teams
• Evaluates critical and near critical path activity sequences. Assesses or validate actual progress. Monitors schedule changes and trends
• Suggests corrective actions and/or develops recovery plans when delays are anticipated or occur
• Reviews all contractual documentation in regards to project planning and project controls
• Prepares the monthly progress reports for the client and the internal reporting for the Project Manager
• Provides project feedback and lessons learned in order to improve the Planning & Scheduling methods and provide input to the statistics of the Planning and Scheduling Department

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with Primavera (P6) and/or Microsoft Project doing project planning
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional individual capable of interfacing with clients
• Strong computer skills using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to work nights & weekends if supporting a project offshore
• Subsea product knowledge preferred
• Project contractual review experience
• Capacity to work on schedules in live meetings with stake holders
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our client has a presence in 48 countries worldwide, with state-of-the-art industrial assets on all continents and their own fleet of specialized vessels for pipeline installations and subsea construction, as well as providing a wide range of services, including design, engineering, construction, fabrication and environmental services.