Lead Field Scheduler

This position will initially be a field assignment in West Virginia for approximately two to three months. Following the initial period, regular monthly travel to the site is expected. Per diem is available for eligible employees.

Responsibilities

• Implement project controls tools and methodology
• Develop and support project schedule requirements per client procedures and best practices
• Perform critical path analysis, provide schedule insights, and recommend corrective actions when required
• Support schedule contingency planning and collaborate with key stakeholders, including project managers and construction teams, to identify, assess, and manage project risks
• Provide regular project updates and report deviations from the approved project baseline to the project team
• Proactively manage schedule variances and maintain a questioning attitude with project deviations
• Support month-end closing and phase gate processes
• Ensure standardized file locations exist for all required schedule documents
• Produce look-ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports
• Assemble supporting documentation to meet project team and client requests/needs
• Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision making
• Interface regularly with project management to support monitoring schedule performance
• Interface with cost analyst staff to develop time-phased cost forecasts

Requirements

• Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Familiarity with the practical application of project controls
• 10 or more years of pipeline project experience
• Post-secondary education
• 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
• Eagerness to learn new skills and develop knowledge to add value to project team operation
• Willingness to engage with others to understand project team needs
• Commitment to deliver high-quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail
• Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and/or MS Access

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
• AACE CST or PMI equivalent certification
• Working towards AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI equivalent certification
• In lieu of professional designation, completion of equivalent training or successful passing of designated proficiency testing

Benefits

• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-up daycare
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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: $118,023 - $180,313. The total compensation package includes a base salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.