Project Planner / Cost and Schedule Analyst

Omaha, NE

CSS Staffing, based in Omaha, NE, has an open position with a direct local client for a Project Planner Cost & Schedule Analyst.

Position Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Planner to be primarily responsible for leading the planning, scheduling, resource management, tracking, and analysis for an IT Infrastructure project.  This person will report to the Project Manager.

Successful candidates must be very familiar with the PMBOK standards for project planning, executing, and monitoring & controlling.  The candidate must be able to independently lead the project team in the development of the project’s execution plan, maintain the plan using MS Project or @Task, conduct schedule and critical path analyses, and provide regular project progress reports to the Project Manager.

Duties

·        Lead the development of the Project’s Master Schedule and maintain the plan for the duration of  project

·        Assist in gathering information needed to define scope, project activities, and task descriptions

·        Ensure the WBS is accurately defined, monitored, and maintained

·        Resource Load the project plan and validate resource allocation plan, ensuring that they are accurately aligned to support task & resource requirements.

·        Perform schedule critical path and related variance analysis, while possessing a complete understanding of related scheduling practices.

·        Must communicate effectively with the Project Manager, Infrastructure Manager, and technical project team.

·        Develop, update, and provide analysis of progress towards the baseline plan.

·        Provide accurate and timely progress reports to the Project Manager

·        Ensure adherence to scope control processes and standards

·        Ensure that the critical path, project risk and trending analysis, project scheduling structures, adhere to best practices. 

The successful candidate will possess the following skills:

·        Minimum of Five (5) years of Project Planning & Scheduling experience

·        Must have strong planning and scheduling skills, including risk and critical path analysis

·        Expert knowledge and experience with using Microsoft Project or @Task as a scheduling tool

·        Demonstrated knowledge in assisting cross-functional teams in planning and scheduling tasks

·        Ability to work without supervision to develop and maintain project  plans and schedules

·        Ability to work and communicate well with others in a team environment

·        Strong analytical and organizational skills

·        Demonstrated experience with MS Office suite products

·        Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI)

·        Bachelor Degree from an accredited university or college in a technical or other engineering discipline or science or Business Administration/Management related major.

Additional Information:

·        Start Date: ASAP

·        Assignment Length: 6 month contract +