Project Controls Scheduler (Transmissions)

Ameren • Saint Louis, MO

9d

About The Position

Ameren Transmission’s Project Controls Scheduler is responsible for scheduling all phases of a project’s life cycle, including initiation, engineering, procurement, construction and installation, monitoring and controlling, and close-out. The role develops and maintains detailed, network-driven, resource-loaded, baselined schedules using scheduling software such as Oracle Primavera, and coordinates schedules with other Ameren schedules and stakeholders.

The scheduler also provides project cost analysis support and reporting, including contractor billing guidance and assistance with monthly cash-flow reforecasting. Under significant guidance and regular review, the role learns Ameren’s scheduling methodology, reporting systems, policies, and procedures, and develops skills in schedule analysis, baseline management, critical-path assessment, and schedule-impact communication. Work takes place in a customer-driven environment where project timing can change frequently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a business- or construction-related discipline is required.
• Four years of relevant experience in project controls, project management, business-segment projects, operations, maintenance, or planning may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Proven oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• High-level knowledge of mechanical equipment, maintenance, project management, or construction practices.
• Completion of OSHA 30 training.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all phases of projects, from initiation through close-out.
• Develop and maintain detailed, network-driven, resource-loaded, baselined schedules using scheduling software such as Oracle Primavera.
• Coordinate project schedules with other Ameren schedules.
• Meet with project stakeholders to develop their Primavera schedules, including senior leaders, outage managers, project managers, engineers, construction supervisors, real estate agents, vegetation supervisors, telecom groups, and distribution automation technicians.
• Learn to create reports in P6 Analytics and other systems such as EMPRV, and understand roles, resources, project and activity coding, metric reporting, and Primavera business-line hierarchy.
• Provide schedule information to stakeholders and help align forecast dollars with the schedule.
• Support project cost analysis and reporting, including contractor billing guidance and monthly cash-flow reforecasting.
• Perform or review schedule updates and learn to analyze critical paths, baseline variance, and key performance metrics.
• Learn to determine schedule impacts, guide stakeholders on resolving criticality, and communicate impacts promptly to appropriate stakeholders.
• Follow the Scheduling Department’s established methodology for obtaining schedule updates.
• Learn to create baselines, analyze change requests, and incorporate approved changes into the baseline plan.
• Become familiar with and learn policies and procedures established by the business line, Ameren Corporation, and regulatory entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage starting on date of hire.
• 100% employer-paid cash balance pension plan.
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested on date of hire.
• At least 15 days of paid vacation and 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave.
• Eligible roles may receive annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level