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Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver.  As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Turner & Townsend are seeking a Senior Scheduler / Planner to join the program Project Controls team supporting the delivery of our clients’ global data center program. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing consulting and support services within the planning and scheduling function.

Responsibilities include the assessment and integration of program conical schedules through the funding life cycle. Your responsibilities will include the capture of data trending and creation of a benchmarking database content for future estimating and schedule development. You will also have the responsibility of integrity analysis and maintenance of preconstruction schedules, Integrated Master schedules, program-level reporting and implementation of required standards and processes where required.
 

• Advanced knowledge in planning and scheduling best practices and applications.
• Develop and maintain program level schedule quality and integrity assessments.
• On a rotational basis assess integrated master schedules, capture and interrogate forecasting and trends.
• Liaise with team leads within the function to understand region specific requirements and support.
• Bring innovation and efficiencies within program reporting to key stakeholders and associated governance.
• Manage and build effective working relationships with stakeholders including Project Controls Group, Regional Scheduling Leads and project site scheduling team members.
• Support upskilling both within the planning and scheduling function and wider program to drive a consistent standard of working.

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of planning and scheduling experience on major projects and programs.
• Proven record of successfully implementing processes and procedures on major projects or programs.
• Proficiency in Planning and Scheduling systems and tools -- Primavera P6, Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge in scheduling risk analysis systems and tools -- Acumen Fuse, P6 Risk Analytics.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office/Gsuite.

Required Attributes:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to coach junior members.
• Effective time management and ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Be able to work within a team or independently.
• Bring innovation to standard practices and methods.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to visually present data.
• A good understanding of standard forms of contract.
• A good understanding of business acumen.

Desirable:

• Master's degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or a related technical field.
• Accreditation by AACE, PMI, or similar associations.
• Proficiency in business intelligence & data analysis tools -- Tableau, SQL, Google data tools.

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