Sr Project Controls Scheduler - Utility or Construction (Primavera P6)

Pepco; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Bonus program

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption and surrogacy assistance

Wellbeing programs

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Exelon in Illinois is seeking a scheduling analyst to provide analytical schedule support for Project Managers, Managers of Projects and Directors. You will develop critical path schedules, forecast workloads, and create reports using Primavera P6, Project View, Hyperion, Asset Suite 8, Excel, Access and MS Project.

The role may require extended hours during storms or energy delivery emergencies, and you will work with diverse teams to basel ine schedules and monitor performance indicators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Financial or Technical field.
• 4-7 years related scheduling experience or 6-9 years without a degree.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience with Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project and Asset Suite 8.
• Primavera P6 is required.

Responsibilities

• Build reports, earned value metrics and schedules for Centrally Managed work.
• Create IMS and portfolio views with resource loading and utilization.
• Update schedule status weekly or monthly and perform historical trending.
• Develop standard schedule templates and update work dates for dynamics.
• Participate in project team financial forecasting and meetings.
• Interface with multiple departments and promote diversity and inclusion.
• Provide 24/7 scheduling support for emergent projects.

Skills

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

Prioritization

Stakeholder interaction

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Financial/Technical field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Asset Suite 8

Project View (PV)

Job description

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies — Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Are you in?

Primary Purpose

Provides analytical schedule support for Project Managers, Managers of Projects and Directors. Ensure adherence to standard milestone reporting, policies, programs, processes and scheduling protocols. Responsible to develop status and analyze detailed critical path schedules, workload and resource forecasts through the use of computer applications such as: Primavera P6, Project View (ComEd and PECO), Hyperion System, Asset Suite 8, Microsoft Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Project, etc. Actively works to support the project closeout process and develop reports to identify closeout issues. Identify project/program milestones and schedule issues early and provide resolutions to ensure the successful execution of projects and programs. Ensure that project schedules are properly baselined at each phase approval. Monitor and evaluate historical trending and organizational performance through the development of indicator graphs and reports.

Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Build reports, earned value metrics and schedules to assist in Centrally Managed work execution and revise schedules to recover from missed milestones, project changes and emergent events. Develop and report out earned value, CPI, and SPI indicators.
• Create Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and portfolio views of all projects. Provide resource loading and utilization for integrated resource reports. Develop reports and perform historical trending research. Update schedule status weekly, biweekly or monthly, depending on the project/program.
• Develop and updates of standard schedule templates of typical projects and programs. Make updates in scheduling tools to adjust work order/material request start and finish dates to support dynamic project needs.
• Participate in project team meetings including financial forecasting session to ensure schedule and cost alignment.
• Interface with other departments and within the department and represent Project Management/Controls regarding schedule process and procedural issues. Serves as a change agent and fosters a high performance culture and promotes diversity and inclusion.
• Ensures that all projects are statused, placed in service, and closed out in appropriate timeframes in all operational systems. Ensure adherence to the scheduling procedure by developing weekly, monthly and long-term detailed critical path schedules.
• Perform workload, and union impact analysis, and forecast needs for internal and external resources.
• Provide 24/7 on call scheduling support for emergent projects.
• Participate in job walk downs in the field.

Job Scope

Regular contact with employees in Project Management, Field Organizations, Operations, DSO and TSO. Interfaces as required with category owners, resource management and financial management. The position regularly mentors less experienced colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Financial or Technical Field Job Related/Experience: 4-7 years related experience, or in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 6-9 years relevant experience is required.
• Ability to build a schedule from an estimate, Project Diagram or verbal Scope of Work.
• Strong analytical skills and evaluation techniques
• Experience and proficiency in using PC software and mainframe computer applications such as Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Project, and Asset suite 8.
• Primavera P6 is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize a variety of independent assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate meetings, problem solve and drive to resolution.
• Ability to schedule and facilitate project meetings with all stakeholders in office or field environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and in field construction sites.
• Ability to handle conflict

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional Certification.
• 4-7 years scheduling experience in utility, electric / gas transmission, distribution, and substation industry
• Scheduler Certification (PMI-SP, AACEI) or Master Scheduler preferred.
• Project View (PV) experience is preferred
• Should be able to manage a high volume of 10-40 schedules at one time using Primavera P6.
• Should be able to balance a scheduling workload with 5-10 or more project managers at one time and 3-5 projects at one time.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $85,600.00/Yr. – $117,700.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.