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Senior/ Lead Project Scheduler - Chattanooga, TN

RSI EnTech, LLC

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 hours ago

Job description

About RSI
RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
Headquarters in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, RSI is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.
Position and Location
RSI is currently seeking a Senior/Lead Project Scheduler to assist in the Clinch River Small Modular Reactor site in Chattanooga, TN.
Position Description
  • Development and maintenance of Engineering, Procurement and Construction project schedules.
  • Performs data analysis, problem identification, and provides resolution recommendations.
  • Analyzes schedule data and identifies and acquires the information needed to complete work logics to interface between assigned disciplines or specialties.
  • Assists in developing specific project codes of accounts and work breakdown structures and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions.
  • Ensures Earned Value Management System schedule data compliance.
  • Obtains required schedule information by all disciplines/functions.
  • Identifies restraints and effect on total project schedule.
  • Coordinates with all departments to ensure understanding of total project schedule needs.
  • Responsible for total integration of schedule activities.
  • Monitors and reports critical path and schedule performance of the total project.
  • Conducts project schedule analysis to determine problem areas of schedule activities.
  • Recommends alternatives for schedule improvement to the project team for discussion and/or action.
  • Responsible for leading, when requested, the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources/costs required to affect such plans.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with at least 8 years professional experience, or a high school diploma and at least 12 years professional experience.
  • Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
  • Must be able to obtain site security badge for access to the work site.
  • Advanced proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software application.
  • Advanced level of proficiency in using software applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Must demonstrate good interpersonal teamwork and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
  • Flexibility to respond to urgent proposal and project requests and changing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.
  • Demonstrated skill in identifying and analyzing issues and recommending corrective actions.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous scheduling experience, including development, maintenance and production of earned value metrics on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Mega project.

Expenses
  • Local candidates are preferred, however non-local candidates will be considered, in the event they are selected per diem will be provided at the previously negotiated rate between the client and the applicable employer.
  • Travel outside the normal duty station will be reimbursed.

Clearance and Health Regiments
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Pre-placement Drug Screening

This position requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card; or a U.S. passport as long as it clearly displays issuance date, expiration date, and color photo image. This is a mandatory requirement necessary for access to company facilities and/or for travel purposes. REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses are identifiable by a gold star in the upper right corner.
EEO Statement
ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About RSI EnTech

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Industry

Environmental consulting services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Oak Ridge, TN, US

Year founded

1996

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