Principal Scheduler, Airports

This person develops, manages, and/or executes all phases of the scheduling effort for a large, complex and demanding project. This level of Project Control Manager draws upon extensive experience and exposure to various types of projects and clients. Serves in a lead capacity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
·         Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
·         Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.
·         Provides project and company management with the necessary tools for project cost control.
·         May participate in the development of the work breakdown structure, interfacing with all affected departments.
·         May lead in the analysis, evaluation, and developing forecast of project costs and performance.
·         Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
·         Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.
·         Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.
·         May lead a staff who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, forecast, and report schedule status against an established baseline.
·         Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
·         Develops and manages an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; Keeps project and company management fully informed.
·         Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
·         May function as Project Control Manager on a project. In that capacity, directs and controls all of the project controls activities.
·         May support business development efforts by gathering and presenting a variety of background data. Presentations may be of an informal or formal nature.
·         Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent work experience) and typically 15+ years of experience in a lower-level Project Controls position is required, as well as some experience in a leadership capacity.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field. Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite. Proven leadership capabilities, as well as familiarity with industry practices is required.