Project Controls Scheduler

Pepco; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a skilled Scheduler/Project Controls professional to support Sr. Project Controls Schedulers, Project Managers and Directors.

You will develop status and analyze detailed schedules, baselining and reporting using Primavera P6, Project View PV, Hyperion, Asset Suite 8, MS Excel and MS Project. This role requires building IMS, providing resource loading, updating status weekly, and supporting project closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Technical Field.
• 2–4 years relevant experience, or 3–6 years if no degree.
• Ability to build a schedule from estimates or scope.
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project, Asset Suite 8, Primavera P6.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; interact with all management levels.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and in field construction sites.
• Conflict resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build reports, earned value metrics and schedules to support Centrally Managed work execution and revise schedules for milestones or changes.
• Create Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and portfolio views; provide resource loading and utilization reports.
• Develop standard schedule templates for typical projects and update work orders in tools.
• Participate in project team meetings including financial forecasting for schedule-cost alignment.
• Interface with other departments; promote diversity, inclusion and a high-performance culture.
• Ensure projects are properly statused, in service and closed out within defined timeframes.
• Perform workload and union impact analysis; forecast internal/external resources.
• Provide 24/7 on-call scheduling support for emergent projects.
• Participate in field job walk downs and coordination.

Skills

Analytical skills

Scheduling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting or Technical Field

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

MS Project

Asset Suite 8

Primavera P6

Project View PV

Job description

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

Provide analytical schedule support for Sr. Project Controls Schedulers, Project Managers, Managers of Projects and Directors. Ensure adherence to standard milestone reporting, policies, programs, processes and scheduling protocols. Responsible to develop status and analyze detailed critical path schedules, workload and resource forecasts through the use of computer applications such as: Primavera P6, Project View (ComEd and PECO), Hyperion System, Asset Suite 8, Microsoft Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Project, etc. Actively works to support the project closeout process and contributes to the development of reports to identify closeout issues. Identify project/program milestones and schedule issues early and contribute to the resolutions to ensure the successful execution of projects and programs. Ensure that project schedules are properly baselined at each phase approval.

Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Build reports, earned value metrics and schedules to assist in Centrally Managed work execution and revise schedules to recover from missed milestones, project changes and emergent events. Develop and report out earned value, CPI, and SPI indicators.
• Create Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and portfolio views of all projects. Provide resource loading and utilization for integrated resource reports. Develop reports and perform historical trending research. Update schedule status weekly, biweekly or monthly, depending on the project/program.
• Assist with the development and updates of standard schedule templates of typical projects and programs. Make updates in scheduling tools to adjust work order/material request start and finish dates to support dynamic project needs.
• Participate in project team meetings including financial forecasting session to ensure schedule and cost alignment.
• Interface with other departments and within the department and represent Project Management/Controls regarding schedule process and procedural issues. Serves as a change agent and fosters a high-performance culture and promotes diversity and inclusion.
• Ensures that all projects are statused, placed in service, and closed out in appropriate timeframes in all operational systems. Ensure adherence to the scheduling procedure by developing weekly, monthly and long-term detailed critical path schedules.
• Perform workload, and union impact analysis, and forecast needs for internal and external resources.
• Provide 24/7 on call scheduling support for emergent projects.
• Participate in job walk downs in the field.

Job Scope

Regular contact with employees in Project Management, Field Organizations, Operations, DSO and TSO. Interfaces as required with category owners, resource management and financial management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Technical Field
• 2 - 4 years related experience, or in lieu of Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 3 - 6 years relevant experience is required.
• Ability to build a schedule from an estimate, Project Diagram or verbal Scope of Work.
• Strong analytical skills and evaluation techniques
• Experience and proficiency in using PC software and mainframe computer applications such as Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Project, Asset suite 8, Primavera P6
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize a variety of independent assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management.
• Ability to schedule and facilitate project meetings with all stakeholders in office or field environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and in field construction sites.
• Ability to handle conflict

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-4 years scheduling experience in electric / gas transmission, distribution, and substation industry
• Scheduler Certification (PMI-SP, AACEI) Project View (PV) experience (ComEd, PECO)

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $73,600.00/Yr. – $101,200.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.