Associate Project Scheduler

Universal Orlando • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry. Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas, our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together, we’re creating a Universe of fun, always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did. JOB SUMMARY Contributes to maintaining and integrating project implementation plans and associated project schedules throughout the project life cycle to include show/ride concept development, show, ride, facility, area development designs, building construction, show/ride production, installation and/or commissioning. Responsible for assisting in creating project schedules, collecting progress status, integrating necessary changes, updating reports, and distributing project schedules and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or an applicable field required.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or other scheduling programs required
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the architectural/engineering, show/ride design and construction industry.
• Strong and effective communicator, both verbally and written, with ability to interface with various company departments, as well as outside vendors and contractors
• Strong organizational, analytical, logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities/skills.
• Detail oriented with proven ability to orchestrate and execute multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to work independently with little to no direction and maintain a strong focus on business priorities and be persistent in follow-through.
• Ability to assist in negotiating schedule changes with vendors and contractors.
• Basic conflict resolution skills
• Ability to assist in successfully influencing and guiding a team.
• 0-1+ years engineering/construction planning and scheduling experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and statusing project schedules using Primavera and other scheduling software programs and incorporating deliverables and implementation strategies into project plans and schedules as strategies evolve
• Coordinates with internal and external responsible teams to develop and integrate activity durations and logic sequences to perform the work
• Creates summary level reports, extracted from Primavera or other scheduling tools that provides high level summary of project status
• Coordinates with team members across various functions to ensure schedule information is accurately statused on a weekly basis
• Assists in development of new schedule details or other schedule maintenance activities
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level