Construction Planner & Scheduler - Military Veterans

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About Veolia
Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. In 2022, with nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million people with wastewater service, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 48 million metric tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) generated consolidated revenue of €28.508 billion in 2021. www.veolia.com

Job Description

Summary

The Planning and Scheduling Engineer is responsible for supporting the construction Project Engineer in the oversight of all aspects of coordination of the contract schedule, deliverables, and work activities for assigned projects. This position will be dedicated to supporting large construction activities in the US and Canada. This individual will provide direct daily planning and scheduling support to a large construction project in Gum Springs, Arkansas in the near term and additional projects as business needs change over time.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

Manage the day to day planning/scheduling of the activities associated with the construction of a $300 Million hazardous waste incinerator

Provide planning and scheduling support for the project team that support the activities associated with the construction project

Assists in the coordination of both design and construction activities at the site Works with existing operations team and on site contractors to ensure that work is properly coordinated and done safely.

Works to create a collaborative work environment

Work closely with Designers and Project Managers to develop and maintain detailed resource loaded schedules of Design/Build construction projects utilizing project management software.

Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule, base line, status, and perform measurement baseline.

Anticipate manpower loading and adjust contractors accordingly based on varying conditions, priorities, interferences Manage to critical path, by always identifying and prioritizing the critical path tasks

Develop and maintain summary level schedule reports: Gantt, milestone charts, and other tools used to support critical path analysis, near-term tasks work, priority based resource allocations, performance variances, and to support cost/schedule integration.

Gather and analyze information to prepare reports on the progress of projects.

Support the project management team in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects Work in collaboration with the project management team to drive consistency of the project scheduling approach to facilitate accuracy in project execution and reporting. Troubleshoot and monitor potential scheduling problems Manage logistics of material management, storage and staging to optimize warehouse costs while protecting materials (Just in time delivery for example).

Assure that QA/QC tasks are included in the schedule and completed.

Maintain accurate records/paperwork.

Facilitate and participate in weekly schedule reviews.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Minimum of 3 years of construction project planning & scheduling experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience using MS Project or Primavera P3 or P6 and MS Excel

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Superior interpersonal and demonstrated facilitation skills., Creative and innovative with assignments. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in work style to better respond to multiple requests/tasks and handle sudden changes in priorities. Able to embrace and participate in change initiatives. Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills, including solid experience in writing functional and technical specifications. Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures Valid Driver's license and safe driving record

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This position will require work in an office and a construction site/industrial facility environment. Ability to stay on feet for several hours during the day, walking through construction site Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally Ability to climb ladders, climb on equipment Ability to pass a respirator fit test and maintain certification annually, work with a respirator as required Ability to work in a confined space (with proper training and safe work practices) Ability to work above grade Ability to work in extreme climate conditions (rain, wind, snow, ice, heat)

Additional Information

VNA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. VNA's practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person's sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, or national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status or another protected group status as defined by applicable law. VNA gives fair consideration to all qualified individuals and affords all employees and applicants opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities without regard to membership in any applicable protected category. No opportunity for hiring, advancement, or any other condition of employment will be diminished through unlawful discriminatory practices. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.