Lead Project Scheduler

AES Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the energy sector as a Lead Project Scheduler. You will develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success and contribute to a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of scheduling experience in relevant industries.
• Proficiency in scheduling software and analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain schedules for AES Clean Energy projects.
• Communicate work status and corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Analyze requirements and ensure resource availability.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to innovation and collaboration. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, we value our people and groundbreaking ideas.

AES is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, serving 25 million customers worldwide. Committed to the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050, our solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers set the pace for decarbonization.

If you're eager to drive change and build a sustainable future, AES is the place for you. We're powering a cleaner future and invite you to energize your career with us.

At AES, we accelerate the future of energy with a culture rich in innovation. We seek hardworking, creative professionals eager to grow in Planning & Scheduling within Project Controls.

AES Clean Energy is seeking a Lead Project Scheduler.

This position develops and maintains schedules for AES Clean Energy projects, summarizes EPC project schedules into the AES CE Integrated Master Schedule, and monitors schedule progression. The role explains variances and reports on schedule trends, assisting project teams in understanding project outlooks.

The Lead Project Scheduler reports to the Scheduling Manager.

KEY Responsibilities:

1. Review project schedule data, verify activity records, open/close dates, and WBS structure.
2. Evaluate work packages for feasibility.
3. Recommend alternative methods to achieve desired results efficiently.
4. Communicate work status and corrective actions with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Ensure schedule information is properly communicated to relevant parties.
6. Contribute to project status reports, including critical path and schedule analysis.
7. Develop and maintain project baselines.
8. Analyze requirements and ensure resource availability, notifying management of issues.
9. Coordinate with stakeholders to obtain activity data.
10. Adjust schedules as needed and prepare status reports.
11. Ensure plans are achievable and current.
12. May act as delegate for the Scheduling Manager.
13. Develop schedule analysis for EPC contract compliance.
14. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

1. Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and reach consensus on complex issues.
2. Minimum 8 years of scheduling experience or related experience in solar, O&G, utility, or construction industries.
3. Proficiency in scheduling software and analysis techniques.
4. Leadership in developing schedules and plans.
5. Strong teamwork, customer support, and communication skills.
6. Solid understanding of Primavera P6, MS Project, Word, and Excel.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law. Details of our benefits and employment terms will be provided upon offer.