Planner / Scheduler
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Evonik · Lafayette, INFull-timeHybridToday
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Acts as the owner‑representative Project Planner / Scheduler for capital projects, responsible for the development, integrity, and predictability of the project schedule across all phases of execution.Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:https ://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/Schedule Development & IntegrationDevelop and maintain integrated project schedules (L1-L4 as appropriate) covering Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning.Establish and maintain robust schedule logic, constraints, milestones, and interface ties.Integrate long‑lead items, early works, and execution packages into the overall schedule.Incorporate contractor, EPC, and EPCM schedules into a single coherent master schedule.Schedule Quality & Logic ControlEnsure schedules meet defined quality standards (logic density, float paths, constraints, realism).Identify artificial float, logic gaps, unrealistic durations, or misaligned interfaces.Maintain schedule baselines in accordance with governance and gate approvals.Own change traceability from approved scope changes into schedule updates.Forecasting & Critical Path ManagementIdentify and maintain the true critical path(s) and near‑critical paths.Perform schedule forecasting using progress trends, logic impacts, and production assumptions.Run what‑if and recovery analyses to evaluate mitigation options.Provide clear, actionable insights on schedule risk and recovery potential.Progress Measurement & Schedule StatusDefine and apply consistent progress measurement rules aligned with schedule logic.Collect progress inputs from Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and contractors.Validate progress credibility and resolve inconsistencies.Ensure schedule updates reflect actual execution, not optimistic reporting.Interface & Coordination RoleCoordinate closely with:Project ManagementEngineering and discipline leadsProcurement and expeditingConstruction management and site teamsTranslate execution decisions into schedule logic and maintain alignment.Challenge and clarify inputs when schedule integrity is at risk.Reporting & Decision SupportPrepare and present schedule dashboards, milestone forecasts, and critical‑path narratives.Support gate reviews, management reviews, and recovery decision‑making.Provide schedule‑driven inputs to EV reporting, KPIs, and cost forecasting (without owning cost).Maintain audit‑ready schedule documentation and backups.Key InterfacesProject Manager and Project Leadership TeamEngineering Manager and discipline leadsConstruction Management and Site OperationsProject Controls (Cost / EV)External EPC, EPCM, and major contractorsQualifications & Experience15+ years of experience in capital project planning and scheduling.Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 (mandatory).Strong understanding of:Construction sequencingEngineering deliverables and maturityLong‑lead procurement logicPractical experience supporting schedule recovery and mitigation.Excellent analytical, facilitation, and communication skills.Comfortable challenging inputs while maintaining collaborative relationships.Your ApplicationTo ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html .Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest pHealth insuranceFlexible schedule
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