Scheduler - Planning & Cost Control

Iberdrola; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonuses 12%

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and clear pay

Job summary

Avangrid is seeking a Cost Controller/Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules and cost data for moderate to complex projects. You will report to the Planning and Cost Control Manager and provide forecasts, insights, and recommendations to keep projects on time and within budget.

You will lead schedule-based risk analysis and contribute to continuous improvement in project performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams and project managers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project controls or scheduling
• Experience with complex project schedules
• Ability to load and analyze cost data in schedules
• Knowledge of AACE principles
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with SAP
• PMI-SP aligned risk analysis experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Integrate cost and resource data into schedules to support forecasting and performance tracking.
• Maintain schedule baselines and monitor progress against established KPIs.
• Analyze project cost and schedule data using spreadsheets, databases, and statistical software.
• Prepare presentations and reports to communicate project performance and trends.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve project cost and schedule outcomes.
• Lead schedule-based risk analysis using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Support project teams in identifying and mitigating schedule and cost risks.
• Work independently and collaboratively with project managers and cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee resources to ensure adherence to project controls standards.
• Provide training and guidance on scheduling and cost control processes.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Scheduling tools

Cost data analysis

Communication skills

SAP experience

PMI-SP risk analysis

Education

BS/BA in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

SAP

Job description

Position Information

Job Title: Scheduler - Planning & Cost Control

Location: Augusta, ME

Salary Range: $79,600 - $99,600

Schedule: On Site - Office

Job Summary

Cost Controller/Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing schedules and cost data for moderate to complex projects. Reporting to the Planning and Cost Control Manager, this role supports project teams by providing insights, forecasts, and recommendations to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The position also leads risk analysis and contributes to continuous improvement in project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Integrate cost and resource data into schedules to support forecasting and performance tracking.
• Maintain schedule baselines and monitor progress against established KPIs.
• Analyze project cost and schedule data using spreadsheets, databases, and statistical software.
• Prepare presentations and reports to communicate project performance and trends.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve project cost and schedule outcomes.
• Lead schedule-based risk analysis using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Support project teams in identifying and mitigating schedule and cost risks.
• Work independently and collaboratively with project managers and cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee resources to ensure adherence to project controls standards.
• Provide training and guidance on scheduling and cost control processes.

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and cost control tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel).
• Ability to load and analyze cost/resource data in schedules.
• Knowledge of AACE principles and project controls methodologies.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP.
• Ability to lead risk analysis and apply PMI‑SP‑aligned practices.

Experience / Training

Minimum 5 years in project controls, scheduling, or cost analysis. Experience managing complex project schedules and supporting cross‑functional teams.

Required Education

BS or BA from accredited college/university in a related discipline in a related analytic discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or Scheduling Professional (PMI‑SP).

Delivering for the Business

Global view of the Business - Competent Achieving Results and continuous improvements - Advanced Initiative - Advanced Innovation & Creativity - Advanced Global Relationships: Flexibility & Globalization - Competent Customer Focus - Advanced Communicating & Influencing - Competent Team Work - Advanced Competencies Growth & Continuous Improvement Initiative & Change Focused on Results Customer Centric (internal and/or External) Communication Collaboration Leadership (people managers/leaders)

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses 12%
• 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail].

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.

This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities.

This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date: September-3-2026

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms. Do you want to be part of the energy of the future? Do not hesitate, join us!