Project Scheduler

Join Our Global Team: Project Scheduler (Based in the Philippines)

We are COVA Group, an award-winning global entity with a mission to "Engineer Better Lives." Headquartered in Australia, we have a strong presence throughout Southeast Asia, delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries and engineering disciplines. From global infrastructure to luxury retail projects and iconic temple builds, our portfolio showcases an impressive list of projects.

As part of our continued growth in Asia, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Scheduler to join our construction management team in the Philippines.

This position is part of our consultancy management services team, which supports COVA's projects across Southeast Asia. It is crucial in ensuring efficient and accurate project administration.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Schedule Development

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

• Collaborate with project managers and contractors to define activities, milestones, and deliverables.

• Develop and structure Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for effective site monitoring.

• Illustrate network logic diagrams, including activity dependencies and float analysis.

• Set and align project timelines and deadlines with project objectives.

2. Progress Monitoring

• Monitor actual progress against baseline schedules and identify deviations.

• Conduct earned value analysis (EVA), including CPI and SPI reporting.

• Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIA) for delay assessments and schedule risk evaluation.

• Update project schedules to reflect changes, progress, and scope modifications.

• Conduct critical path analysis to detect bottlenecks and advise on corrective actions.

3. Reporting and Communication

• Generate regular and ad-hoc schedule reports for stakeholders, including clients and senior management.

• Effectively communicate schedule updates and changes across all relevant parties.

• Attend and contribute to project and coordination meetings.

• Recommend actions to address delays and improve schedule performance.

4. Risk Management

• Participate in project risk reviews with a focus on schedule-related risks.

• Proactively identify scheduling issues and collaborate with teams to mitigate delays.

• Support resolution of schedule conflicts to maintain project timelines.

5. Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and compliant scheduling documentation per contractual and regulatory standards.

• Record schedule updates, delay logs, and impact assessments.

• Align scheduling practices with the company's Integrated Management System (IMS).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management or Engineering

• Minimum 7 years experience in construction industry

• Certification in project scheduling (ie PMI-SP)

• Risk Management qualification or experience

• High level proficiency of Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel platforms

• Excellent writing and strong communication skills with attention to detail and organisational skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and to  work effectively in a team environment.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that encourages growth, learning, and a collaborative workplace for our employees. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, and we believe in recognising and rewarding hard work.

Application Process: If you are passionate about project administration and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are a good fit for this role at COVA Group.

COVA Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• What types of projects have you scheduled before (e.g., infrastructure, commercial, oil & gas)?

• How do you define the critical path in a project, and how do you manage float?