Lead Project Scheduler

AES•Dayton, OH

9d•$105,000 - $131,325

About The Position

AES Clean Energy is currently seeking a Lead Project Scheduler. This position develops and maintains schedules for all assigned projects at AES Clean Energy. The role involves summarizing EPC project schedules into the AES CE Integrated Master Schedule and monitoring schedule progression against the schedule baseline. It also includes explaining schedule variances, preparing reports on schedule-related trends, and assisting project developers, project managers, and management in understanding the projects’ outlook. The Lead Project Scheduler reports to the Scheduling Manager.

Requirements

Ability to work with people of multifaceted backgrounds and be able to reach consensus on complex issues in a timely manner
Minimum 8 years of scheduling experience, or experience in solar project development and/or construction (industries accepted for O&G, Utility, Renewable, pure Construction)
Apply scheduling techniques using scheduling software and perform scheduling analysis
Apply analysis techniques and lead others in developing schedules and plans in an effective and timely manner
The candidate should be a great teammate, possessing good customer support skills, and have well written and verbal communication skills
Solid understanding of commercial scheduling software like Primavera P6, MS Project, and additional programs within Microsoft Windows such Word and Excel

Responsibilities

Reviews project schedule data to include records of activities, verify open/close dates, WBS structure as applicable, and associated data as applicable to activities
Evaluates work packages and other related data for feasibility of implementation
Makes recommendations as to alternative methods or processes that may be used to efficiently achieve and maintain desired customer results
Works with internal and external customers to communicate status of work and corrective actions that may be required to ensure conformance to established schedules
Works closely with project developers and managers to ensure that schedule information is communicated to the parties performing the work
Supervises development and provides input to the project status reports (such as a critical path analysis, internal schedule analysis) to ensure accurate documentation is maintained and complete
Develops and maintains project baselines
Analyzes project requirements and ensures that required resources are available so that established schedules may be reasonably maintained; If resources are not available, notifies supervision and the project manager of resource issues
Coordinates with internal and external customers to obtain data concerning the status of assigned project activities or achievements
Modifies schedules as necessary to efficiently plan and report activities as required
Prepares standard Scheduling reports to reflect accurate schedule status and/or corrective actions as required
Coordinates projects with all participants to ensure that plans are achievable and current
Candidate may act as delegate for their manager (Scheduling Manager)
Develops schedule analysis and documentation for EPC Contract adherence
Performs other duties as assigned