Lead Project Scheduler

AES Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off including vacation and/s

Job summary

AES Corporation, a leading energy company, is seeking a Lead Project Scheduler for AES Clean Energy. You will develop and maintain schedules for all assigned projects and integrate them into the AES CE Integrated Master Schedule.

The role reports to the Scheduling Manager and requires strong scheduling leadership and software proficiency. Responsibilities include analyzing scheduling data, communicating status, coordinating with developers and managers, and ensuring resources are available to

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of scheduling experience or equivalent in solar project development/construction.
• Ability to apply scheduling techniques using scheduling software and perform scheduling analysis.
• Lead others in developing schedules and plans in an effective and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Review schedule data and verify dates, WBS, and related activity data.
• Evaluate work packages for feasibility and recommend improvements.
• Communicate status and corrective actions to stakeholders to ensure conformance with schedules.
• Coordinate with project developers and managers to ensure schedule information is accurate and current.
• Prepare standard scheduling reports reflecting schedule status and corrective actions.

Skills

Scheduling

Team player

Communication skills

Scheduling software

Resource coordination

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

Ifyou'reready to be part of a companythat'snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We'renot just building a more sustainable future,we'repowering it. energize your career with a true leader inglobalenergy.

AES Clean Energy is currently seeking aLead Project Scheduler. ThispositionDevelops and maintains schedules for all assigned projects at AES Clean Energy. Ability to summarize EPC project schedules into the AES CE Integrated Master Schedule and monitor schedule progression against the schedule baseline. This role explains schedule variances and prepares reports on schedule-related trends; assists the project developers, project managers, and management to understand the projects' outlook.

The Lead Project Scheduler reports to the Scheduling Manager.

KEY Responsibilities:

• Reviews project schedule data to include records of activities, verify open/close dates, WBS structure as applicable, and associated data as applicable to activities
• Evaluates work packages and other related data for feasibility of implementation
• Makes recommendations as to alternative methods or processes that may be used to efficiently achieve and maintain desired customer results
• Works with internal and external customers to communicate status of work and corrective actions that may be required to ensure conformance to established schedules
• Works closely with project developers and managers to ensure that schedule information is communicated to the parties performing the work
• Supervises development and provides input to the project status reports (such as a critical path analysis, internal schedule analysis) to ensure accurate documentation is maintained and complete
• Develops and maintains project baselines
• Analyzes project requirements and ensures that required resources are available so that established schedules may be reasonably maintained; If resources are not available, notifies supervision and the project manager of resource issues
• Coordinates with internal and external customers to obtain data concerning the status of assigned project activities or achievements
• Modifies schedules as necessary to efficiently plan and report activities as required
• Prepares standard Scheduling reports to reflect accurate schedule status and/or corrective actions as required
• Coordinates projects with all participants to ensure that plans are achievable and current
• Candidate may act as delegate for their manager (Scheduling Manager).
• Develops schedule analysis and documentation for EPC Contract adherence
• Performs other duties as assigned

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work with people of multifaceted backgrounds and be able to reach consensus on complex issues in a timely manner
• Minimum 8 years of scheduling experience, or experience in solar project development and/or construction (industries accepted for O&G, Utility, Renewable, pure Construction)
• Apply scheduling techniques using scheduling software and perform scheduling analysis
• Apply analysis techniques and lead others in developing schedules and plans in an effective and timely manner
• The candidate should be a great teammate, possessing good customer support skills, and have well written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of commercial scheduling software like Primavera P6, MS Project, and additional programs within Microsoft Windows such Word and Excel

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $105,000 and $131,325/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus.

The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.