Project Scheduler

Enchanted Rock; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Hybrid Work Schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ERock in Houston is seeking a Project Scheduler to drive the integrated EPC schedule for microgrid generation projects. You will work across EPC, Project Finance, Development, and Origination to move projects toward COD with a data-driven, collaborative approach.

The role requires a 2+ year EPC scheduling background, strong MS Project skills, and the ability to translate complex schedules into clear leadership updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience using Microsoft Project or similar.
• Minimum 2+ years of EPC project-based scheduling experience.
• Experience in power, energy, or construction industries.
• Experience maintaining project schedules in scheduling tools like MS Project.
• Knowledge of critical path, milestones, and schedule risk management.

Responsibilities

• Leading the creation and implementation of the integrated EPC schedule for microgrid generation projects.
• Providing a resource loaded and leveled project schedule which clearly identifies critical path and float areas.
• Monitoring, collecting and entering progress on a regular basis for the project.
• Collaborating with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, and Construction to define schedule requirements and work sequence.
• Developing and maintaining regular scheduling reporting including look ahead schedules, Manpower, Project Dashboarding, and client reports as required.
• Working with subcontractors and vendors to integrate schedules into the master schedule.
• Reviewing project schedule and driving communications to leadership when risks are identified with mitigation plans.
• Performing ongoing schedule analysis, critical path analysis, risk analysis reporting, and schedule improvements.
• Preparing and delivering accurate reporting to meet client contractual requirements.
• Collaborating with Cost management to align forecasting schedule completion dates.
• Supporting the project team to provide clear visibility on status and schedule.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Scheduling tools

Job description

Description

We are ERock!

ERock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. ERock has responded to long-term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart-grid supplier to US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce cost and decrease carbon footprint.

At ERock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their business to operate normally when there is an outage in the area. Our innovative approach provides customers with highly reliable, ultra-clean backup generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional backup solutions. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity.

What you’ll do…

At ERock, our people are our greatest asset and we put a strong focus on providing the attention and development necessary to drive employee success. The Project Scheduler will be a business critical member of the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, & Construction) Team. It will work cross-functionally across the EPC, Project Finance, Project Development, and Origination Teams within the organization on defining/managing project schedules to take projects through to their commercial operating date (COD).

The ideal candidate for the role will be an innovative, collaborative, and progressive individual contributor with exceptional business acumen and the ability to translate business challenges into actionable solutions in a highly complex, rapidly evolving environment. You are someone who builds trust and credibility and inspires ERockers across the business. You are action-oriented, resourceful, and approachable while also having the ability to influence and lead significant change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the creation and implementation of the integrated EPC schedule for microgrid generation projects.
• Providing a resource loaded and leveled project schedule which clearly identifies critical path and float areas
• Monitoring, collecting and entering progress on a regular basis for the project.
• Collaborating with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, and Construction to define schedule requirements and work sequence.
• Developing and maintaining regular scheduling reporting including but not limited to look ahead schedules, Manpower, Project Dashboarding, and client reports as required.
• Working with subcontractors and vendors to integrate schedules into the master schedule.
• Reviewing project schedule and drive communication to project leadership when risk areas are identified with appropriate mitigation plans to assure on time delivery.
• Performing ongoing schedule analysis, critical path analysis, risk analysis reporting, evaluate, and recommend schedule improvements and opportunities.
• Preparing and delivering accurate and on time reporting to meet client contractual requirements.
• Working with Cost management team to gain alignment when forecasting schedule completion dates.
• Supporting the project team to provide clear visibility on status and schedule both internally and to client.
• Supporting senior management and planning personnel as appropriate.

Requirements

Required Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering, or other related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience using Microsoft Project or similar.
• Minimum 2+ years of professional experience related to EPC project-based environment.
• Power, energy, or construction industry experience.
• MUST HAVE experience maintaining project schedules in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tool.
• Strong understanding in project scheduler initiatives such as creating project schedules, cost metrics, critical path assessments, key sequencing, and milestone performance management
• Working knowledge technical and commercial elements of the EPC origination, project development, engineering, pre-construction, and construction processes
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and project management skills related to prioritizing and executing timely deliverables within timeline, scope, and budget

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrate thought-leadership in learning, challenging the status quo and achieving exceptional results
• Possess excellent communication skills and an ability to influence a variety of audiences
• Build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
• Have experience working within agile methodologies

Your Rewards!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Hybrid Work Schedule!
• Cool Open-Office Concept
• And so much more!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”