Associate Project Controls and Scheduling - Planner/Scheduler (Summer 2027)

Target start date: Summer 2027. Hybrid work arrangement: three days in the office and two days remote.

About the role

The Associate Planner/Scheduler will interface with project team leadership and stakeholders to coordinate project controls and project management functions throughout the project lifecycle in Energy & Industrial scopes of work. The role provides an opportunity to understand and develop solutions to meet Project Management needs and client requirements for successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Understand scheduling & logistics (S&L) and client procedures and processes; ensure project team work products comply.
• Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology.
• Assemble supporting data and documentation in response to project team and client requests.
• Support contract processing and new project setup.
• Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision-making.
• Perform CPI/SPI calculations using earned value principles.
• Monitor and forecast budgets in accordance with a work breakdown structure (WBS) accounting system.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including resource loading labor hours to schedule activities.
• Expand knowledge and continuously improve Project Controls and Project Management best practices and deliverables, including:
  • Cost management, forecasting, cost analysis, and reporting
  • Progress tracking, construction readiness tracking, risk identification and mitigation
  • Schedule development, maintenance, analysis, and reporting
  • Contract requisition and purchase order tracking, invoice and payment application management, and accrual allocation
• Coordinate with project management to organize, report, and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans.
• Communicate variances against monthly work plan projections, monitor performances against the plan, and develop recovery plans when applicable.
• Ensure appropriate metrics are defined and communicated to project management and client leadership.
• Travel to client offices or site locations as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree with a strong academic background, preferably with an emphasis in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Skills

• Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels.
• Motivation: Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact to the PMO team operation; willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs.
• Detail-Oriented: Committed to deliver high-quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry.
• Proficiency in project scheduling, cost engineering, and project controls methods and tools.
• Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Familiarity with finance and accounting systems.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness:
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Pay

Compensation range: $62,998 – $90,586. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate, comprehensive benefits package, and potential participation in a yearly discretionary bonus.