Junior Planner/Scheduler

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in generating, checking, and analyzing data to ensure accuracy; maintain orderly records to provide audit trail data.
• Use the Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures to ensure that data are entered correctly into the Project Controls systems in a consistent manner.
• Develop cost report formats as required by internal or client requirements.
• Prepare and update weekly work plans.
• Assist in the preparation of specialty schedules, the project labor forecast, cash flows, Project Income Statements, and perform profit recognition activities.
• Analyze current schedule/cost trends and identify potential problem areas.
• Assist with the preparation of historical information.
• Assist with the review of Project Profit/Risk Analysis with management and provide status reporting.
• Assist in the change management process.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards.
• Adhere to and support the company's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies.
• Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job.
• May need to travel to attend to business-related matters.
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 0-4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong enthusiasm and ability to learn.
• Basic understanding of project scheduling and project controls.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project management software.
• Basic knowledge of cost control and financial reporting.