Lead Project Scheduler

Siemens Energy•Charlotte, NC

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Project Scheduler will be part of a diverse, multinational project team, implementing large domestic and international power generation, transmission, and/or sustainable energy projects. This role will set up and manage the project time schedules along with other project controls and key performance indicators using project scheduling and other project management tools. You will work together with the core team members and other stakeholders, to ensure project success! Meetings, both face-to-face and online are a large part of the project management business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in an engineering field; combined equivalent of education and work experience. 8+ years' experience in planning and scheduling in an industrial environment, using critical path scheduling method and best scheduling practices using Primavera P6 software. Proficient with the latest Primavera scheduling software.
Knowledge of EPC project delivery methods including expert working knowledge and understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development) with knowledge of high voltage substations.
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail, multi-tasking skills and advanced time management!
Excellent communication across various team members such as project managers, site superintendents, subcontractors, engineers, and procurement to ensure accurate data is being entered into the project schedule.
Self-motivated, decisive, and adaptable with the ability to motivate and build strong working relationships in multi-functional project teams to develop technical solutions. Embrace a fast-paced environment while prioritizing work for themselves and others, under strict timelines and being flexible to changing needs.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and present all project primavera schedules. Consistently work with various project team members, subcontractors, and clients to ensure schedules are accurate and properly maintained.
Promote a culture where schedules are not just pictures, they are effective tools to manage EPC work. Understand the schedule logic and the supporting reasoning behind it. Act as a project teams reviewer and work to help the team identify and rectify forgotten activity errors in logic.
Perform detailed time impact analysis in coordination with project manager. Assist is supporting schedule information and narrative for official correspondence and change order management.
Ensure delay and change orders are accurately inserted and maintained in schedule.
Generate monthly schedule reporting metrics as required. Communicate, coordinate, and manage cross-organizational departments (sales, procurement, engineering, construction, commissioning) to complete schedule as needed.
Review project contract for milestones and ensure they are activities within the schedule. Document project events that impact the schedule, scope of work, and project efficiency.