Senior CPM Scheduler & Project Planner (Power)

Babcock Power Services; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock Power seeks a Lead Project Planner/Scheduler to develop and maintain integrated CPM schedules across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, ensuring effective schedule management. You will conduct schedule risk analysis, report KPIs monthly, coordinate with vendors and construction teams, and drive timely closeout in alignment with contractual requirements.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of scheduling experience in power, utilities, or petroleum

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in project planning/scheduling for medium to large projects.
• Industry experience in Power Generation, Energy, Utilities, or Petroleum preferred.
• PMP/PMI certification preferred; Primavera training certificates (P102, P106, 601-603) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and monitor engineering, materials, equipment fabrication, and construction project schedules.
• Create and maintain baseline schedules, perform Critical Path analysis, report variances and KPIs monthly.
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor planning and expediting.
• Track materials, components, systems, and drawings per purchase agreements.
• Process engineering requisitions and manage DDTS schedules.
• Ensure appropriate lead times in collaboration with Supply Management.
• Address schedule-related challenges with engineering, procurement, and vendors.
• Process PO receipts and approve vendor invoices.
• Track scope changes through Deviation Management System (DMS) and integrate into schedules.
• Identify, assess, and communicate schedule risks.
• Prepare and present reports on project critical paths.
• Lead project team meetings to present upcoming work and resolve scheduling issues.
• Provide variance analysis and early warnings on critical activities.
• Ensure timely project closeout and contractual compliance.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Primavera P6

Costpoint

MS Office

What-if analysis

Project scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Costpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Babcock Power seeks a Lead Project Planner/Scheduler to develop and maintain integrated CPM schedules across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, ensuring effective schedule management. You will conduct schedule risk analysis, report KPIs monthly, coordinate with vendors and construction teams, and drive timely closeout in alignment with contractual requirements.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of scheduling experience in power, utilities, or petroleum