Junior Scheduler

Just Vargas is a human resources consultancy that recruits, trains, accompanies, challenges, and encourages candidates and companies to make the best use of their talents.

We are currently recruiting a Junior Scheduler for a reference client in the Industry & Engineering sector, located in Lisbon. Candidates must have experience with either Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of planning/ scheduling functions, from project development to final delivery, including review and analysis of contractor schedules, supplier schedules, recovery schedules, time impact analysis, time extension requests and delay claims;
• Collect and analyse information used to plan and schedule projects and work in cooperation with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Project Management;
• Evaluate current procedures and recommend changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling of projects;
• Understand and utilize standard planning and scheduling methodologies and tools, applying standards and best practices;
• Prepare, implement, and monitor scopes of work using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for control and integrity.
• Ensure accuracy of project schedules dates and performed work and coordinate project schedules, tasks, meeting updates, and efficient distribution of reports;
• Track baselines, perform what-if analysis, and develop contingency plans.
• Plan and prepare production schedules for fabrication, installation, and repair of industrial process systems.

Requirements:

• Degree or bachelors in engineering;
• Preferred experience: Power, Oil & Gas, Refining or Petrochemical industries;
• Experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project (mandatory);
• MS Office, with focus on Advanced Excel;
• Availability to travel and work abroad (short and medium term);
• English fluent.