Lead Site Scheduler

Role Summary/Purpose

The GE Power Gas Power Service (GPS) organization seeks an experienced Lead Site Scheduler to provide work & support on Projects. As Lead Site Scheduler you will report to the GPS Regional Scheduling Leader and you will be responsible for leading scheduling efforts for a large complex project and driving project schedules while proactively highlighting schedule execution issues & mitigations to the project team.

Essential Responsibilities

.Develops the Mater Time Schedule as the integrated EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project schedule for Turn-key self-implemented & Turn-key with Partner projects, based on contract scope requirements, in co-operation with all involved scope owner parties, to establish optimal work sequences.

.Develop Project Scheduling KPIs (on time delivery, key milestones, key commodity physical progress etc).

.Integration of Product Lines and partner's sub-schedule into overall EPC schedule. Define schedule interface points, templates & process for effective schedule integration / update

.Updates the MTS and prepares all Project scheduling Reporting monthly, highlighting critical areas to the Project Director and Project Team. Prepares Project & Schedule reviews to the senior management.

.Proactively manages internal and external project activities by closely monitoring the critical paths and the project float.

.Ensures timely and accurate schedule forecasting and identifies schedule risk and opportunities. Advises the project team and works closely with them to develop corrective action plans.

.Provides the monthly forecast and achievement of all payment milestones. Provides the monthly forecast and achievement of revenue recognition milestones to the project controller.

.Review & comment on Partner or Sub-Contractor Schedule and progress report incl. Commodity Curves.

.Assists claim preparation with detailed schedules and analysis.

Qualifications/Requirements

. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from a local or internationally recognized university. Post Graduate degree is an added advantage.

. Essential to this role is proficiency in Project Management Tool such as Primavera P6/ MS Project. Risk Analysis Tool such as Deltek Acumen Fuse/ Primavera Risk Analysis tool, Earned Value Management Technique, Progress Measurement technique, Co-ordination with internal and external stakeholders for Progress update and reporting. Having experience in delay risk analysis, delay claims management and substantiation of delay events.

. Essential to the success of this role is experienced to have exposure for Project planning and scheduling works for single shaft power plant or oil/gas industry as well as experience in Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Power Plant processes, installation and commissioning sequence for HA class turbine.

. Essential to have 10yrs years experience in Overall Project Planning and Scheduling domain with exposure of all aspects of Project phases i.e. Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning.

. Extensive experience in a Project Controls (scheduling and cost control) function within an EPC environment, including execution of several projects with significant site exposure.

. Knowledgeable on Earned value analysis.

. Knowledge of power plant principles and work processes in an engineering, procurement and construction environment.

. Knowledge of VoWD (Value of Work Done).

. Knowledge of productivity rates.

. Strong experience in Primavera P6 (with resources loaded schedules).

. Strong experience CMS (Construction physical progress measurement based on commodities & manpower).

. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to lead large complex project team & present to senior management.

. Resilient and ability to work under pressure.

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to influence others and lead small teams. Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact. Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously. Effective problem identification and solution skills. Proven analytical and organizational ability.

.Knowledge of PDMS/Navisworks.

.Knowledge of regulations w.r.t building codes, shipping & logistics etc.

.Experience in cost control management.

.Experience in Extension of time claims / forensic planning.

. .Knowledge of Risk Management analysis.