Newbuild Project Planner\/Scheduler

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Combine your experience and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees in Miami, FL. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

Position Summary:

This is a 1 year contract position supporting the Newbuild Architecture team at Royal Caribbean International. As a Project Planner/Scheduler you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, progress measurement, change management implementation and analysis of a major program, composed of several projects. This role will use advance planning scheduling techniques, and risk management techniques to support the program (& project) objectives. Furthermore, provide expertise and best practice implementation with regard to the planning and scheduling discipline.

Career Snapshot:

• Implement project planning & scheduling, plans and procedures, reflecting both RCL and contractor responsibilities
• Assist the Project Team(s)  in evaluating and monitoring the contractors progress, as well as consulting and troubleshooting issues
• Excellent computer skills with in depth knowledge of Primavera scheduling software and Microsoft Project
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare a Critical Path Schedule (CPM)
• Coordinate the development and implementation of project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in concert with the Project Manager(s), Program Manager(s), and Program Director
• Provide interface and quality assurance to functional groups and contractors regarding the tracking and reporting of schedule performance
• Conduct the required project schedule analysis, critical path analysis and schedule risk analysis for the project as a whole
• Analyze deviations from the baseline in the Project Master schedule highlighting bottlenecks / delays and propose corrective actions
• Work closely with various project teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the schedules
• Ability to be flexible and able to balance / prioritize multiple deliverables
• 15% travel requirement (includes international travel) 

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in business, engineering, or construction management u2013 or equivalent experience
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years scheduling experience
• Proficiency with scheduling software, with a strong preference placed on Primavera and MS Project
• Applied use of MS Excel and/or MS Access in creating detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases
• Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling knowledge/experience and the ability to analyze schedules to determine duration and logic
• Experience with time impact analysis
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus

Thank you for your interest in this role. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is the world"s second largest cruise company, operating under Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises brands. These brands offer an array of onboard activities, services and amenities, including simulated surfing, swimming pools, sun decks, beauty salons, exercise and spa facilities, ice skating rinks, in-line skating, basketball courts, rock climbing walls, miniature golf courses, gaming facilities, lounges, bars, Las Vegas-style entertainment, cinemas and Royal Promenades, which include interior shopping, dining and an entertainment boulevard.

Once you click to apply below, it will take you 10-15 minutes to complete our application, which will help us better qualify your candidacy.   If you are being considered for this position you will hear back from us within the next 30-60 days.  During this time, you can view your application status on our career site. 

Join us at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., where great vacations begin with great employees!

RCL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.