Senior Specialist, Scheduling - Military veterans preferred

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Senior Specialist, Scheduling

When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global engineering, construction, and services company, we support the hydrocarbon and government services markets on six continents. Serving our customers through diverse business units, we offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects where our customers have come to value us, because they know We Deliver.

Join us and you will be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.

SENIOR SPECIALIST, SCHEDULING/PLANNING

Under general supervision, the Senior Specialist, Scheduling/Planning solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices within scheduling and project controls. The incumbent will use experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes.

This position is located on-site at a large Chemical plant. No Per Diem will be offered. COVID-19 social distancing and travel restrictions may be in place at time of hire and may require remote working for a some or all required work until further notice.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Ensures the development and completion of job progress milestones through scheduling
• Will support scheduling activities on $15-$20MM major projects on FEL through Commissioning
• Coordinates with procurement and material mangers as well as engineering work group leads pertaining to essential items of supply
• Provides priorities for projects to guarantee completion
• Contributes to forecasts and disbursements by performing schedule analysis
• Take a scope of work and estimate a build a schedule that construction can follow in the field

REQUIREMENTS

• 4-6+ years scheduling/planning experience on engineering and construction projects
• Must have working knowledge of Primavera, detailed construction scheduling with the ability to track quantities/progress in field to level 4/5
• Must have intermediate level of experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to function within a project team
• Will comply with all KBR and site safety policies and procedures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is located at a chemical plant and requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes
• Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots
• Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs frequently, etc
• Work requires moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs
• May require walking the plant property

BENEFITS

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient and safer.

We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

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