Project Controls Scheduler - Gas Power Generation

Blattner; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Reimbursed lodging

Per diem

Rotational program with paid flights

Employer-paid health insurance

Employer-paid dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blattner is expanding its energy construction leadership into gas power generation. This role focuses on creating and maintaining resource-loaded CPM schedules, updating and reporting progress, and ensuring contract dates are met on site projects.

You will work with Primavera and MS Project, perform schedule risk analyses, and generate standard and ad‑hoc reports for leadership and customers. Blattner offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Builds initial resource loaded baseline schedule for projects per CPM best practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Industrial Engineering Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field

Experience in construction scheduling

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

PowerBI

Primavera Risk

Acumen Fuse

Job description

Blattner is expanding our energy construction leadership into gas power generation. This is a unique opportunity to help build this new business from the ground up, backed by a company with decades of proven success in the energy sector. This position will help us shape the processes and standards that carry this business forward to deliver end-to-end hybrid energy solutions.

Supports scheduling activities for assigned projects (internal and external) under the direction of the Project Manager, Senior or Lead professionals or direct leadership. Supports Blattner Operations Project Management teams through creation, modification, and analysis of resource loaded Critical Path Method (CPM) project schedules and earned value related dashboards and metrics. Meets and exceeds Client’s expectations according to contractual schedule requirements. Works with the project management team to update the project schedule as needed and according to Blattner procedures.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Builds initial resource loaded baseline schedule for projects, ensuring compliance with Critical Path Method (CPM) best practices and contract requirements in accordance with Blattner policy and procedures.
• Utilizes P6 health check to validate schedule against applicable DCMA metrics.
• Supports schedule risk/range analysis under the guidance of Senior and Lead professionals.
• Provides schedule updates to the project team in a timely manner to ensure all contract deliverable dates are met. Including weekly resource levelling.
• Applies predefined schedule change scenarios and documents impacts; escalates variances for mitigation planning by project leadership.
• Develops contractually required reporting as well as supplemental reporting requested by the project team or internal management. Including but not limited to look-aheads, variance and critical path reports.
• Provides field personnel training, as needed, to ensure understanding of project schedule systems, processes, and reports.
• Prepares accurate schedule status updates and standard reports for leadership review.
• Provides current project schedule for monthly project review meetings and presents at customer meetings as requested.
• Prepares Time Impact Analysis to document delays and schedule impacts using established templates and guidance.
• Ensures schedule information is uploaded to company enterprise systems including Salesforce, JDE, PM Web, etc.
• Facilitates weekly project status and look ahead meetings to ensure alignment with site team planning efforts
• Completes all required training on policies, processes, tools, and systems.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Industrial Engineering Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field; or combinations of related education and experience required.
• 2 or more years of experience in project scheduling or a combination of experience in construction and scheduling.
• Proficient with scheduling software (Primavera, Microsoft Project).
• Sets the example of living Blattner’s values and adhering to the Blattner Basics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Working knowledge of Analytical Tools (I.e. -Acumen Fuse, PowerBI, Primavera Risk and Acumen Risk, etc.).
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation, listening).
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
• This role will primarily be on project sites.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive pay and annual bonus
• Reimbursed lodging
• Per diem
• Rotational program with paid flights home
• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for employees
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance premiums for everyone on plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance (tuition reimbursement)
• Employee/family focused culture
• And more!

WHO ARE WE?

Blattner Company is a leading renewable energy contractor and service provider with utility scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States. Based at our headquarters in Avon, Minnesota, we are powered by over a century of construction experience and passionate, innovative employees.

Be a part of something bigger and join the Blattner team – Leading America to a clean energy future!

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.

$75,553.00 - $109,552.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant’s applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

WHO ARE WE?

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.