Lead Project Planner/Scheduler

Babcock Power Services; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock Power seeks a Lead Project Planner/Scheduler to develop and maintain integrated CPM schedules across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, ensuring effective schedule management. You will conduct schedule risk analysis, report KPIs monthly, coordinate with vendors and construction teams, and drive timely closeout in alignment with contractual requirements.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of scheduling experience in power, utilities, or petroleum

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in project planning/scheduling for medium to large projects.
• Industry experience in Power Generation, Energy, Utilities, or Petroleum preferred.
• PMP/PMI certification preferred; Primavera training certificates (P102, P106, 601-603) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and monitor engineering, materials, equipment fabrication, and construction project schedules.
• Create and maintain baseline schedules, perform Critical Path analysis, report variances and KPIs monthly.
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor planning and expediting.
• Track materials, components, systems, and drawings per purchase agreements.
• Process engineering requisitions and manage DDTS schedules.
• Ensure appropriate lead times in collaboration with Supply Management.
• Address schedule-related challenges with engineering, procurement, and vendors.
• Process PO receipts and approve vendor invoices.
• Track scope changes through Deviation Management System (DMS) and integrate into schedules.
• Identify, assess, and communicate schedule risks.
• Prepare and present reports on project critical paths.
• Lead project team meetings to present upcoming work and resolve scheduling issues.
• Provide variance analysis and early warnings on critical activities.
• Ensure timely project closeout and contractual compliance.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Primavera P6

Costpoint

MS Office

What-if analysis

Project scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Costpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

At Babcock Power, we are a driving force in power, committed to shaping the future of energy solutions. Driven by our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Performance, we enable our team to develop and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers. Join us in driving the science, technology and expertise that will serve the growing global demand for safe, reliable, clean energy.
The Lead Project Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining integrated CPM schedules, covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. This role ensures effective schedule management, objective reporting, and collaboration with project teams, and vendors. The position also involves schedule analysis and risk identification.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, update, and monitor engineering, materials, equipment fabrication, and construction project schedules
• Create and maintain baseline schedules, perform Critical Path analysis, report variances and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) monthly
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor planning and expediting
• Track and expedite materials, components, systems, and drawings per purchase agreements
• Process engineering requisitions and manage Drawing and Data Transmittal Schedules (DDTS)
• Ensure appropriate lead times in collaboration with Supply Management
• Address schedule-related challenges with engineering, procurement, and vendors
• Process purchase order receipts and approve vendor invoices
• Track scope changes through our Deviation Management System (DMS) and integrate them into project schedules
• Identify, assess, and communicate schedule risks
• Prepare, present reports and options on Project's critical paths
• Lead project team meetings to present upcoming work and resolve scheduling issues
• Provide variance analysis and early warnings on critical or near-critical activities
• Ensure timely project closeout and compliance with contractual requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning/scheduling for medium to large-scale projects
• Industry experience in Power Generation, Energy, Utilities, or Petroleum preferred
• Strong knowledge of Oracle's Primavera P6, Costpoint, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to perform "what-if" schedule scenarios and analyze engineering changes with minimal disruption
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• PMP/PMI certification preferred
• Primavera training certificates (P102, P106, 601-603) preferred

Benefits

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open positions. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.
The range for this role is $100,000 - $155,000