Project Scheduler

This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business. FLEXRACK by Qcells is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting industries. FLEXRACK by Qcells also offers full services, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services to address the actual site conditions of a project site. FlexRack has completed over 3.5 GW of solar racking installations in over 40 U.S. states, 9 Canadian provinces and across the globe.

About the role

In this role, you will collaborate with project managers, logistics, customers, and contacts on site at solar projects. You may also prepare project progress and performance evaluation reports. To ensure success, a project scheduler should possess solid industry knowledge and demonstrable experience in project scheduling. A top-notch project scheduler will be someone whose expertise leads to the successful realization of project goals.

This position reports to the Project Manager or another management personnel designated by the President of the Company. The role is based in the Highland Hills office with working hours typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend hours may be required as needed. This position requires up to 5% travel.

Responsibilities

• Consult with project managers and logistics personnel to develop project delivery schedules.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective scheduling management system.
• Monitor project timelines and deadlines.
• Provide and update delivery schedules in a consistent, easy-to-understand format.
• Coordinate project timelines with internal departments, customers, and site contacts.
• Identify potential project schedule delays and facilitate intervention in a timely manner.
• Evaluate delivery performance and prepare project progress reports.
• Keep project budget and customer requirements aligned; prioritize actions to keep projects within budget and completed on time.
• Keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in project management or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of two years' experience as a project scheduler in a related industry.
• Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software.
• Extensive experience in schedule planning and management.
• In-depth knowledge of the scope of projects within the industry.
• Advanced ability to evaluate project progress and facilitate interventions.
• Ability to keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and changes.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sits up to 8 hours in a day.
• Move/Traverse: Infrequently bends, stands, stoops, and/or walks.
• Carry Weight: Infrequently carries weight and/or lifts objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Hearing and Speech: Frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel; must exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Sight: Frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far.
• Climb: Occasionally ascends/descends stairways to access office upper and lower floors.
• Travel: Up to 5% as needed.

Work Environment

• Regular professional, office business setting.
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (office setting) or moderate to high (construction worksite).