Project Control Schedule Analyst

Project Control Schedule Analyst position at the GE office in Norcross

Granite Services is seeking a talented, enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill the position of a Project Control Schedule Analyst at the General Electric office in Norcross, GA. Candidates must be willing to travel to and gain access to nuclear power plants in the Southeast US. Therefore, all applicants must (ideally) be a US citizen, or be a permanent US resident (possess a Green Card).

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Project Control Manager, the Project Control Schedule Analyst must possess the ability to create, modify, and update a power plant installation and maintenance schedule, as well as identify and resolve schedule conflicts. The Project Control Schedule Analyst must participate in diverse groups, establish effective communications with the project team, and produce aproject schedule analysis (verbal and graphical) for the client.  The Project Control Schedule Analyst is responsible for schedule data interpretation and analysis data from multiple projects, consolidated report generation and the presentation of analytical results to client in formal settings.  The Project Control Schedule Analyst must be familiar with cost accounting,
financial analysis, project management, and risk assessment.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Maintain the standard Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS). Manage and create project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) as applicable. Monitor P3e global activity codes, calendars, and resources. Provide project management with recommendations for improved schedule performance and appropriate corrective action alternatives. Update and maintain project schedules and provide periodic updates to project management. Provide the Project Control Manager with regular scheduling / cost control updates and reports. Review project closure data and reports, submit closed projects to project control COE. Maintain standardization of process during project execution. Coordinate project planning and execution with regional client Service Managers. Travel to project sites and regional offices as required to support outages and project control needs. Generate target and final as worked project schedules.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

 

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  
• Possess a high level of organizational ability, and demonstrated leadership
  through decision-making.
  
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
  
• Familiarity with office formats and procedures, including Microsoft Office Suite and Internet. Expert with project management software and Microsoft Excel.
  Proficiency in resource loading and planning projects.
  
• Experience in developing WBS and CPM Diagrams.
  
• Two years experience as a project scheduler, or 5 years experience in Engineering, Construction and Project Control.
  
• With direct experience Developing, Maintaining, updating, modifying project schedules utilizing Primavera products, ideally P3 e/c Enterprise 4.1 or later, Primavera Contractor, or P3 Planner.
  
• Two years experience in Cost Engineering and Planning and Scheduling in the office and field and or 5 years combined experience in cost engineering, planning and scheduling. 
  
• Knowledge in industry practices and standards as it relates to project controls. 
  
• Experience in project cost analysis and familiarity with accounts receivable and accounts payable concepts and process, as well as expertise in cash flow analysis and concepts.
  
  ADDITIONAL NOTES:
  The ideal candidate will have experience with large steam power train and nuclear power plants.  Candidate must be available to support maintenance planning and execution including interface with client scheduling systems and processes. Position may include short periods (up to two weeks) of down time between planning and maintenance events. Planning may include short site visits, office work in Norcross, GA and work from home.
  Travel expenses will be reimbursed following federal guidelines.
  Typical field employee benefits will be provided.
  
  Granite International (a GE-affiliate) provides competitive wages, and is an equal opportunity employer. Thank you!