Project Scheduler and Controller

About the role

The Project Scheduler & Controller role at Leidos Engineering supports a large electric utility client in the Pacific Northwestern US. This is an in-office position based out of either Portland, Bend or Medford, OR, depending on the location of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and driving engineering and construction schedules for various projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utility client
• Working with Project Management using earned value management techniques to ensure that schedule and costs are aligned, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits
• Closely partnering with Project Management, Engineering Leads, Managers, Construction teams, and other client stakeholders to track and execute client deliverables
• Producing schedule weekly/monthly project control reports for client and internal management review, including resource loading analysis and schedules, critical path items and risk analysis
• Interfacing directly with the client on a daily basis to report progress, schedule and risks across a portfolio of electric utility projects
• Supporting project teams with material tracking

Requirements

• Mid-Level: 4-7 years of relevant project scheduling experience
• Senior-Level: 7-10 years of relevant project scheduling experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a closely related discipline is required
• Demonstrated experience working with scheduling software such as Primavera P6
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts on project tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task effectively

Qualifications

• Familiarity with electric power infrastructure projects and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services
• Experience working with US electric utilities
• Demonstrated success with a team approach to the consulting business

Skills

• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6
• Strong project management and earned value management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

At Leidos, we offer a competitive compensation package, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits. For more details, visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay

Pay Range: $82,550.00 - $149,225.00 (Pay ranges will be commensurate with candidate experience)

Schedule

This is an in-office position based out of either Portland, Bend or Medford, OR, depending on the location of the selected candidate.