Afarax is looking for a freelance Expert scheduler - Primavera P6. We need you!
The project:
Our client in the utilities sector is looking for an Expert scheduler - Primavera P6 to join their team.
Key Responsibilities:
Defining schedule management:
* Define/validate/challenge the schedule management approach, taking into account enterprise environmental factors and other program-specific constraints or requirements.
* Define the approach in collaboration with the Program Managers and the PM Officer.
* Establish a framework for managing schedules: definition of the schedule levels, schedule calendars, how to measure progress, definition of baselines and changes, etc.
* Elaborate the scheduling requirements to be imposed to the EPC contractors (top-level WBS, schedule configuration, etc.).
* Establish the methodology for consolidating contractors’ schedules (and progress updates) into the program schedule(s).
* In collaboration with the PM Officer, define schedule reporting as part of the program reporting.
* Document the schedule management approach in the Schedule Management Plan.
Contribute to the integration of the program schedule with other project management knowledge areas:
* Scope Management: participate in the elaboration of a project Work Breakdown Structure, or challenge the existing program Work Breakdown Structure, to ensure a good structure upon which the program schedule/budget can be constructed.
* Procurement/Contract Management: synchronization between schedule and budget planning, as well as payment milestones.
* Interface Management: definition of interface milestones and tasks in line with the interface management approach (interface register).
Establish and maintain the program schedule:
* Set up the structure in the scheduling tool (MSP and Primavera P6);
* Gather schedule contents from the stakeholders;
* Gather scheduling information from the program team.
* Gather the EPC contractors’ schedules and consolidate into the program schedule.
* Oversee interfacing between stakeholders’ input schedules: Ensure that tasks are correctly linked between the stakeholders (multiple EPC contractors for example).
* Organizing the necessary meetings to gather the contents.
* Continuously challenge the scheduling inputs.
* Apply estimating technique for estimating schedule durations and variances. Introduce more advanced scheduling techniques where necessary.
Progress monitoring:
* Periodically gather progress information from the involved stakeholders.
* Ensure that progress information is as factual as possible, to avoid bias.
* Manage program calendars and baselines.
Perform schedule analysis & reporting:
Change impact analysis:
* As part of the change control process, perform schedule analysis for requested changes to the program.
* Properly document the change analysis, e.g. through creating simulation versions of the program schedule.
* Apply approved change requests to the program schedule and properly archive baselines.
Schedule Risk Assessment:
* Perform Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis in close cooperation with the Risk Manager
* Communicate and report on schedule risks to the Risk Manager.
* Propose mitigation measures.
Suggest improvements on the schedule management methodology, update the existing schedule Management Plan and implementation when needed.
Is this you?
* Expert knowledge of MS Office, specifically MS Project/Primavera P6.
* Knowledge of infrastructure projects (Engineering, Construction).
* Knowledge of high voltage transmission infrastructure projects and/or offshore works is an asset.
* Knowledge of project management methodology PMI/PMBOK.
* Profound verbal and written knowledge of English and Dutch or French (basic knowledge of the other national language).
* Expert knowledge of schedule management techniques and methodologies.
* Proactive, strong communicator and team player.
* Able to perform data-driven analysis an translate this into clear conclusions and messages
* Strong interviewing skills, allowing gathering necessary scheduling inputs with a critical view
* 10 years’ experience in a similar role
How afarax supports you?
* You benefit from our extensive network
* You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
* We help and support you throughout your project
* We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership
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