Associate Project Controls and Scheduling - Planner/Scheduler

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Hybrid • Chicago, IL
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. The Associate Planner/Scheduler will interface with project team leadership and stakeholders to coordinate project controls and project management functions throughout the project lifecycle in Energy & Industrial scopes of work. The role will provide an opportunity to understand and develop solutions to meet Project Management needs and Client requirements for the successful execution of projects. Using a variety of industry and proprietary software tools, and under the direction of project leadership, you will perform the following tasks:

  • Understand S&L and client procedures and processes and ensure project team work products are in compliance.
  • Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology.
  • Assemble supporting data and documentation in response to project team and client requests.
  • Support contract processing and new project setup.
  • Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision-making.
  • Perform CPI/SPI calculations using earned value principles.
  • Monitor and forecast budgets in accordance with a work breakdown structure (WBS) accounting system.
  • On an ongoing basis, develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including resource loading labor hours to schedule activities.
  • Expand knowledge and continuous improvement of Project Controls and Project Management best practices and deliverables, including but not limited to:
  • Cost management, forecasting, cost analysis, and reporting
  • Progress tracking, construction readiness tracking, risk identification and mitigation
  • Schedule development, maintenance, analysis, and reporting
  • Contract requisition and purchase order tracking, invoice and payment application management, and accrual allocation
  • Coordinate with project management to organize, report, and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans.
  • Communicate variances against monthly work plan projections, monitor performances against the plan, and develop recovery plans when applicable.
  • Ensure appropriate metrics are defined and communicated to project management and client leadership.
  • There is the potential for you to travel to client offices or site locations, as required.
  • Bachelor of science degree with a strong academic background, preferably with an emphasis in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
  • An MS degree or a minimum of one year of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
  • Motivation: Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact to the PMO team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs.
  • Detail-Oriented: Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail
  • Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
  • Proficiency in project scheduling, cost engineering, and project controls methods and tools
  • Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6 or MS Project
  • Familiarity with finance and accounting systems
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
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