Project Scheduler

AEP; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Project Scheduler in Charleston, WV, to coordinate project activities and develop schedules for major projects. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Join a leader in the energy sector and contribute to innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• No experience required with a qualified Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2 years’ qualified experience with a High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scope of work team activities and support Project Managers.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and reports.
• Communicate schedule status to stakeholders and manage project standards.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for coordinating scope of work team activities and supporting the Project Managers (PMs). With some supervision, perform functions as a scheduler and/or commodity tracker for major projects. Develop, maintain, and analyze less complex scope of work schedules using the assigned system. Provide integrated cost-loaded, resource-loaded, and logic-driven schedules, as applicable. Perform schedule maintenance, collect progress data, develop and implement scope of work schedule/status reports, and provide accurate information to the scope of work execution team.

Job Description

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees… the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

Are you a skilled and motivated Project Scheduler seeking a new opportunity in the Charleston, WV vicinity? Join our team to make an impact while contributing to the development and implementation of systems and infrastructure needed to efficiently deliver energy services to our valued customers.

Project Scheduler Associate – Project Scheduler Principal

What You’ll Do

• Define activities, durations, work sequences, and relationship logic to develop project plans and milestones, ensuring all logic supports the required level of detail and meets standards.
• Ensure all scope and deliverables are accounted for.
• Develop fully integrated system schedules (including resource loading and leveling) for complex and intermediate scope of work, utilizing critical path methodology based on work packages and planners’ work lists.
• Lead schedule review meetings with stakeholders, incorporate feedback, and create schedules with clear minutes and action items. Alert team to schedule risks and issues.
• Communicate schedule status to stakeholders. Manage adherence to AEP project management standards and assist in project management activities.
• Update progress, acquire information, baseline schedules, develop commodity curves, track metrics, and support project/outage teams. Provide status reports as needed.
• Prepare and analyze metrics reports or KPIs. Mentor junior schedulers. Perform schedule and cost integration, including SPI/CPI analyses.
• Develop What-If schedules to address problems, incorporating activity and logic changes to minimize schedule impact.

What We’re Looking for:

Technical Expertise: Effective time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and goal achievement. Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially complex spreadsheets.

Leadership and Guidance: Self-motivated, able to work independently, and collaborate well with others. Capable of performing current scheduling techniques and analyses.

Planning and Organization: Supportive of AEP policies and able to work overtime, including shift work and travel. Capable of performing physical duties at various sites.

Problem Solving and Initiative: Skilled in reviewing scope, client requirements, and project objectives to develop effective delivery strategies.

Business Awareness: Willing to perform site walkdowns, climb ladders, and be aware of hazardous conditions, including radiation safety for nuclear positions.

What You’ll Get:

Project Scheduler Associate (Grade 05): $61,000-$75,000

Basic Qualifications:

• No experience required with a qualified Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• With a High School Diploma, a minimum of 2 years’ qualified experience.
• Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college, such as Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
• Experience in utility operations, work processes, and procedures, including design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking, forecasting, budgets, and construction or maintenance of systems or equipment.

Project Scheduler (Grade 06): $73,000-$87,000

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

• Dependent on experience, with qualifications in related fields. High School Diploma or GED with 5 years’ experience; Associate's degree with 3 years; Bachelor's degree with 1 year.

Experience:

• Utility-specific operations knowledge, experience in design, operations, planning, project management, cost analysis, forecasting, budgets, and construction or maintenance systems.

License/Certifications:

• Certifications like CCMP, CETa, IQCP, PMP, RMP are not required at this level but are preferred for career progression.

Compensation Data

Grade: SP20-005

Range: $61,647.00 - $77,057.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level is Sedentary Work, involving minimal exertion and mostly sitting, with occasional walking or standing.

It is AEP’s policy to promote Equal Employment Opportunity and create an inclusive environment free from discrimination, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.