Project Scheduler III
Location: Jackson, MI (Remote)
Contract: 21 months
Schedule: 40 Hours
Pay: $35-$38/hour, DOE

The Planet Group is looking for a Project Scheduler III to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 21-month contract, working a hybrid schedule from Jackson, MI.

Project Scheduler III | Qualifications:

• Project Scheduler needs at least a High School Education but candidates with Associate's Degree's, Bachelor's degree's or Master's Degree's will be factored into the selection. 
• Must understand how to operate in a P6 environment including knowledge in layouts, activity codes, resources, group & sort and reporting.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.  
• Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with project team members and stakeholders in order to receive and produce schedule information.
• Must be able to participate fully in all outage and department meetings and discussions effectively. 
• Generation plant knowledge of how a plant operates would be beneficial.  
• Prior work experience in plant outages is a plus.  
• Knowledge of Schedule Quality practices in regard to P6 schedules would be beneficial but not required.  
• Proficient in Power BI and the creation and use of new Power BI reports would be beneficial.  
• PMP or other PMI certification would be beneficial but not required. PSP or CST or other AACEI certification would be beneficial but not required. 

• We are seeking a detailed-oriented and analytical Project Scheduler III to support Periodic and Forced Outages for all Operational Asset Generation Sites with planning, Scheduling and progress tracking using Primavera (P6) scheduling software.
• The Project Scheduler III will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining Outage schedule(s).  
• In this role you will also be asked to analyze schedule progress, ensuring alignment with outage objectives, and forecasting outage timelines.  
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of scheduling tools, mainly Primavera (P6), project controls methodologies and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.