Assoc Project Controls Scheduler

PEPCO•Mays Landing, NJ

About The Position

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, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 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). We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. 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 OF POSITION Provide analytical schedule support for Project Controls Schedulers, Senior Project Controls Schedulers, Project Managers, and leadership. 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, uPPM etc. Actively works to support the project closeout process and contributes to the development of reports to identify closeout issues. Identify project/program milestones and schedule issues early and contribute to the resolutions to ensure the successful execution of projects and programs. Ensure that project schedules are properly baselined at each phase approval. JOB SCOPE This is an individual contributor position that works under direct supervision. The Associate Project Scheduler is expected to assist in the coordination and management of assigned project schedules as assigned. There is significant engagement and interaction with other stakeholders, both internal and external to the company. The ability to build relationships across the organization and to influence others through strong communication, tact, and persuasiveness is essential. This position helps maintain the company's good standing with customers and stakeholders in regards to supporting projects with a direct link to the customer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline and 0-2 years relevant experience, OR, in lieu of a bachelors degree, a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience.
Customer driven with good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze basic problems/situations and recommend alternative courses of action.
Excellent planning and organizational skills with a focus on achieving desired results.
Strong financial aptitude.
Demonstrated proficiency in PC software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
Scheduling experience in electric/gas transmission, distribution and substation industry.
Scheduler certification (PMI-SP, AACEI)

Responsibilities

Ability to build a schedule from an estimate, project diagram or scope of work. Assist in work execution and revise schedules to recover from missed milestones, project changes and emergent events. With some assistance and oversight, develop and report out on earned value, CPI, and SPI indicators.
Assist with the development 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.
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, equity, and inclusion.
Actively participate in project/program team meetings including financial forecasting session to ensure schedule and cost alignment.
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. The ability to ensure assigned project managers are satisfied with program or project schedules.
Participate in job walk downs in the field.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $59,200.00/Yr. – $81,400.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 7%
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.