Cost Estimator

Tosupport the project management function by providing project schedules foroil and gas projects. The scope of the scheduler’s activities includes:Assistingthe Project Manager in the overall planning and scheduling activities onprojects.Maintainingroutine schedules on a regular basis.Preparationof Earned Value/ Performance Reports.Liaisingwith Project Management on matters relating to planning and scheduling.Monitorschedule deviation for assigned disciplines or specialties and advisesenor analysts for their consideration.Participatein the creation of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and development ofschedules (including resource loading) for those WBS elements.Participatein the project change management process related to schedule.Key Skills:
Leadthe development of project schedules and identify activities necessary toproduce products and services during project execution.Applywork breakdown structure requirements.Manageinformation integration from engineers, subcontractors, owners, and othersto create an integrated master schedule.Identifycritical paths including critical float path analysis.Creategraphics including Gantt charts, activity network diagrams, time-scaledlogic diagrams, and histograms.Establishand manage a performance management system using baseline information inthe estimate and schedule.Workwith project management to set goals, objectives, and success factors andanalyze project status.Assessingprogress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for progressreporting.Performproject performance analysis including earned value. Preparing projectschedules based on defined project execution philosophies.Assessingprogress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for progressreporting.Preparingschedule updates and general maintenance in Primavera and/or MS Project.Schedulerelated information collection and distribution.Abilityto work effectively with team members.Abilityto interact and proactively resolve project control issues;
ability toexplain practices to employees and obtain their understanding andcommitment.Abilityto support and interact with peer groups.Abilityto analyze information, determines discrepancies, and resolve issues.Mustbe dependable and ensure that deadlines are maintained.Education and Qualifications:
Minimum5 years’ experience, scheduling in an EPCM project environment.Theideal candidate will possess post-secondary accounting education,preferably related to the Oil and Gas Industry.Advancedskills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).Proficientin Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project.Resultsoriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiplepriorities and time lines.Strongoral and written communications skills.Constructionexperience is not a requirement but would be considered an asset.Planningand Scheduling Professional (PSP) or Project Management Professional (PMP)designation would be an asset.
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