Associate Planner & Scheduler II, Project Controls (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

13d•$82,870 - $92,080•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource is seeking an Associate Planner & Scheduler II, Project Controls, in Westwood, Massachusetts. The role plans, schedules, manages, and reports on Transmission Organization capital, maintenance, and distribution projects across the Eversource project portfolio. It establishes, maintains, analyzes, and reports project costs and schedules, coordinating with senior team members as needed. The position provides and obtains information, implements recommendations to support project goals, and assists project managers, stakeholders, and Transmission & Engineering Controls & Contracts with resource solutions for meeting cost and schedule objectives. The employee will develop an understanding of project-management theories, methodologies, and project-control tools. Work is primarily in an office environment, with a hybrid schedule requiring at least three office days per week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays; the third day is set with the supervisor based on department needs. Employees must be able to work in the office up to five days per week when needed. Travel to Eversource offices, project sites, and contractor locations is required. Employees may also be assigned emergency storm response work outside their normal responsibilities, hours, or location. The role is regular employment and is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range is $82,870–$92,080, commensurate with experience. Eversource will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Ability to multitask, be detail-oriented, meet department objectives, and understand goal-driven deliverables.
Ability to coordinate and implement actions needed to achieve goals and targets.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with peers and management using appropriate interpersonal styles.
Ability to use PC desktop applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
18 months to five years of project controls, planning, and scheduling work experience using Primavera P6 is preferred.
Ability to travel to Eversource offices, project sites, and contractor locations.
Must be able to work emergency storm assignments.
Good communication skills and ability to lead and direct activities of others.
Applicants requiring immigration-related sponsorship to begin employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Project scheduling experience and knowledge of Primavera version 5 or later.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent.
18 months to five years of project controls, planning, and scheduling experience using Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, analyze, and manage project activities and resources to support project and department requirements.
Establish, monitor, and report project cost and schedule baselines.
Assist in determining internal and external engineering and construction resource solutions to meet project objectives.
Identify engineering and construction resources and constraints on current projects and future demands.
Communicate project status and resource loading to team members and management.
Identify and communicate project plan changes, advising team members and management of potential conflicts and solutions.
Expedite project plan changes and communicate internal and external reallocation of engineering and construction resources to address changes and conflicts.
Evaluate project forecasts to ensure desired results are achieved.
Develop alternative solutions for potential resource constraints, schedule conflicts, and cost overruns.
Participate in intra- and interdepartmental activities to ensure adherence to schedules and established guidelines.
Travel to Eversource offices, project sites, and contractor locations as required.
Respond to emergency assignments, including storm restoration work outside normal responsibilities, work hours, or location.