Lead Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling

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USD 120,000 - 160,000

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4 days ago

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Job summary

Eversource seeks a seasoned Lead, Regional Project Controls to guide the Planning & Scheduling Team across Transmission and Engineering projects. You will lead baseline development, monitor performance, and drive risk-based forecasting to keep capital programs on track.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in project controls, mastery of Primavera P6, Maximo, Ariba, and Power BI, plus PMP and Primavera certifications. Willingness to travel in MA/CT/NH and engage in emergency assignments is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent degree or experience
PMP and Primavera P6 certifications are desirable
Experience with project controls, scheduling, and cost analysis

Responsibilities

Lead the regional Project Controls Planning & Scheduling Team
Provide project controls, planning, and scheduling services to Transmission and Engineering organizations
Direct development of baseline schedules and controls for capital program projects from authorization through close-out
Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, safely, and in line with performance targets while minimizing risk and exposure
Track and report monthly project performance against baseline schedule milestones
Analyze schedule network logic, critical paths, schedule risks, and forecasts
Produce complex reports, analyses, specialized cost reports, performance tools, metrics, and dashboards
Streamline and oversee the use of Primavera scheduling processes across Transmission and Engineering organizations
Assign work, provide coaching and training, resolve problems, and evaluate team performance
Develop and maintain accurate project schedules with Transmission and Engineering leaders and stakeholders
Coordinate vendor schedule status and performance for external engineering and construction vendors
Ensure schedules are agreed upon and approved before baselines are set
Monitor schedule variances, support change control, and validate revised project baselines
Review engineering performance, trends, and impacts on project schedules
Oversee EOC and COC vendor schedule and cost-reporting performance
Coordinate vendor schedule disputes, contract change requests, claims, and stakeholder reviews
Monitor, close out, and archive schedules, including actual-versus-baseline analysis
Ensure compliance with corporate procedures and regulatory requirements and develop corrective action plans
Travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary
Participate in emergency restoration assignments outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location when required

Skills

Project controls

Planning

Scheduling

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent

PMP certification (desirable)

Oracle Primavera P6 Certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Maximo

Ariba

EBuilder

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Lead the regional Project Controls Planning & Scheduling Team
Provide project controls, planning, and scheduling services to Transmission and Engineering organizations
Direct development of baseline schedules and controls for capital program improvement projects from project authorization through close-out
Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, safely, and in line with performance targets while minimizing risk and exposure
Track and report monthly project performance against baseline schedule milestones
Analyze schedule network logic, critical paths, schedule risks, and forecasts
Produce complex reports, analyses, specialized cost reports, performance tools, metrics, and dashboards
Streamline and oversee the use of Primavera scheduling processes across Transmission and Engineering organizations
Assign work, provide coaching and training, resolve problems, and evaluate team performance
Develop and maintain accurate project schedules with Transmission and Engineering leaders and stakeholders
Coordinate vendor schedule status and performance for external engineering and construction vendors
Ensure schedules are agreed upon and approved before baselines are set
Monitor schedule variances, support change control, and validate revised project baselines
Review engineering performance, trends, and impacts on project schedules
Oversee EOC and COC vendor schedule and cost-reporting performance
Coordinate vendor schedule disputes, contract change requests, claims, and stakeholder reviews
Monitor, close out, and archive schedules, including actual-versus-baseline analysis
Ensure compliance with corporate procedures and regulatory requirements and develop corrective action plans
Travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary
Participate in emergency restoration assignments outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location when required

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent degree or experience desired
Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience supervising and/or leading dynamic and cross functional teams supporting project execution, process improvements and group facilitation
Understanding of project management theories and methodologies
Knowledge of scheduling modeling, risk management, and project information systems
Ability to monitor and analyze cost and scheduling information, provide forecasts, oversee performance tools, make recommendations, and communicate effectively at all levels
Demonstrated ability to influence group culture
Experience using and managing the use of Maximo, P6, Ariba, eBuilder, Power BI and Excel
Demonstrated experience as an Oracle Primavera P6 advanced user, administrator, and trainer preferred
Experience in Electrical Transmission and Distribution planning and scheduling preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) desirable
Oracle Primavera P6 certification desirable
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project controls, planning, and scheduling, with a strong focus on using Oracle Primavera P6 and managing project performance metrics. Capable of leading cross functional teams and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering projects on time and within budget.

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