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Sargent & Lundy

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Engineering
  • Kincardine

AI generated summary

  • You must have Primavera P6 proficiency, 1+ years of experience, strong communication skills, MS Office expertise, related engineering experience, and progress toward relevant certifications.
  • You will implement project controls, develop schedules, perform critical path analysis, manage risks, provide updates, support reporting, and interface with project management on performance.

Requirements

  • Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software, including resource loading experience
  • Familiarity with the practical application of project controls
  • 1 or more years of work experience
  • Post-secondary graduate
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels.
  • Motivation: Eager to learn new skills and develop knowledge to add make a valuable impact to project team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand project team needs. Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail.
  • Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and/or MS Access in creating detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
  • Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
  • AACE CST, or PMI Equivalent
  • Working towards AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI Equivalent
  • In lieu of Professional Designation (i. or ii.) above, has completed equivalent training
  • Or in lieu of i.), ii.) or iii.) above, has successfully passed designated proficiency testing

Responsibilities

  • - Implement project controls tools and methodology
  • - Develop and support project schedule requirements per client procedures and best practices
  • - Perform critical path analysis, provide schedule insights and corrective actions when required
  • - Support schedule contingency management, and work with key stakeholders to identify and manage project risks
  • - Provide regular project updates and report deviations from the approved project baseline to the project team
  • - Support month end closing and phase gate processes
  • - Ensure standardized file locations exist for all required schedule documents
  • - Produce look-ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports
  • - Assemble supporting documentation to meet project team and client requests/needs
  • - Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision making
  • - Interface regularly with project management to support monitoring schedule performance
  • - There is the potential for you to travel to client office for project coordination meetings

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we do remote work in a hybrid format, allowing a mix of office and remote work.

What software will I be expected to use for scheduling?

You will be expected to use Primavera P6 scheduling software.

Is prior experience necessary for this position?

Yes, at least 1 year of work experience is required for this position.

What type of projects will I be working on?

You will be working on projects related to nuclear power generation.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and develop knowledge to make a valuable impact on project team operations.

Will I have to travel for this position?

There is potential for travel to client offices for project coordination meetings.

What are the essential skills required for this job?

Essential skills include proficiency in Primavera P6, familiarity with project controls, excellent communication skills, and advanced knowledge of MS Excel and/or MS Access.

Is a degree required for this position?

Yes, a post-secondary graduate qualification is required for this position.

Are certifications in project management valued for this role?

Yes, certifications such as AACE CST, PMI equivalents, or progress towards AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI equivalents are valued but not required.

What is the company's stance on equal opportunity employment?

Sargent & Lundy is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination based on individual merit and organizational needs.

Sargent & Lundy

Empowering great minds to design our future

Energy
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1891
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sargent & Lundy is one of the world’s longest-standing full-service architect engineering firms. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power, energy, and decarbonization with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services – from consulting, design, and implementation to construction management, commissioning, and operations/maintenance – with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private clients in the power, energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.