Lead Project Scheduler

AES US•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The AES Corporation, a global power company with 8,300 employees across 12 countries, is seeking a Lead Project Scheduler for its Clean Energy division. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining schedules for all assigned projects, summarizing EPC project schedules into the AES CE Integrated Master Schedule, and monitoring schedule progression against the baseline. The Lead Project Scheduler will explain schedule variances, prepare reports on schedule-related trends, and assist project developers, project managers, and management in understanding project outlooks. AES is recognized for its leadership in renewable energy, ethical business practices, and innovation, and fosters a strong workplace culture.

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.