Project Controls Scheduler

About the role

Provide analytical schedule support for Sr. Project Controls Schedulers, Project Managers, Managers of Projects and Directors. Ensure adherence to standard milestone reporting, policies, programs, processes and scheduling protocols. Responsible for developing status and analyzing detailed critical path schedules, workload and resource forecasts using applications such as Primavera P6, Project View (ComEd and PECO), Hyperion System, Asset Suite 8, Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc. Support the project closeout process and develop reports to identify closeout issues. Identify project/program milestones and schedule issues early and contribute to resolutions to ensure successful execution. Ensure project schedules are properly baselined at each phase approval. Position may require extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy‑delivery emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Build reports, earned‑value metrics and schedules to assist in centrally managed work execution and revise schedules to recover from missed milestones, project changes and emergent events.
• Develop and report earned‑value, CPI, and SPI indicators.
• Create Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and portfolio views of all projects.
• Provide resource loading and utilization for integrated resource reports.
• Develop reports and perform historical trending research.
• Update schedule status weekly, bi‑weekly or monthly, depending on the project/program.
• Assist with the development and updates of standard schedule templates for typical projects and programs.
• Make updates in scheduling tools to adjust work‑order/material‑request start and finish dates to support dynamic project needs.
• Participate in project team meetings, including financial‑forecasting sessions, to ensure schedule and cost alignment.
• Interface with other departments and represent Project Management/Controls regarding schedule process and procedural issues.
• Serve as a change agent, foster a high‑performance culture and promote diversity and inclusion.
• Ensure all projects are statused, placed in service, and closed out within appropriate timeframes in all operational systems.
• Develop weekly, monthly and long‑term detailed critical‑path schedules to ensure adherence to scheduling procedures.
• Perform workload and union‑impact analysis, and forecast needs for internal and external resources.
• Provide 24/7 on‑call scheduling support for emergent projects.
• Participate in job walk‑downs in the field.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a technical field, **or** 3–6 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2–4 years related experience.
• Ability to build a schedule from an estimate, project diagram or verbal scope of work.
• Strong analytical skills and evaluation techniques.
• Proficiency with PC software and mainframe applications such as Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project, Asset Suite 8, Primavera P6.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize independent assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management.
• Ability to schedule and facilitate project meetings with stakeholders in office or field environments.
• Ability to work flexible hours and in field construction sites.
• Ability to handle conflict.
• Preferred: 2–4 years scheduling experience in electric/gas transmission, distribution, or substation industry.
• Preferred: Scheduler certification (PMI‑SP, AACEI).
• Preferred: Project View (PV) experience (ComEd, PECO).

Skills

• Primavera P6
• Project View (ComEd, PECO)
• Hyperion System
• Asset Suite 8
• Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• MS Project
• Earned‑value analysis (CPI, SPI)
• Critical‑path scheduling
• Resource loading and utilization forecasting
• Report development and historical trending
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Stakeholder facilitation and meeting coordination

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, bonding/primary caregiver leave, and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Well‑being programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• Additional benefits may vary based on length of service, job grade, classification, or represented status

Pay

Annual salary range: $73,600 – $101,200. Annual bonus for eligible positions: 10%.

Schedule

• Extended hours may be required for storm coverage or other energy‑delivery emergencies.
• 24/7 on‑call scheduling support for emergent projects.
• Flexible work hours and field construction site assignments.