Project Controls Specialist (PMO Scheduling)

DTE Energy•Detroit, MI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Specialist (PMO Scheduling) assists project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so projects can be executed efficiently. The role applies scheduling methods, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates to develop and control project schedules. Assignments are based on expected results and established policies; the incumbent may select among alternative approaches, with decisions sometimes involving changes to normal work processes. The position develops and analyzes project schedules, maintains schedule information and lessons learned, checks schedule credibility, and ensures planning and scheduling controls are implemented and maintained. It prepares progress reports, trend charts, forecasts, schedule analyses, recovery schedules, and alternate courses of action. The role may also support project time or cost claims and contribute to continuous improvement in the scheduling organization. This is a hybrid role with an established schedule of in-person work at an assigned work location. Remote work is expected to be performed from the employee’s primary residence, subject to company remote-work guidelines. The position requires availability for a primary assignment supporting DTE emergency response to storms or other events affecting customer service. Incumbents may be required to work in a power plant environment, including climbing stairs and working in hot or confined areas.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business, business administration, or a related field and 3+ years of job-relevant experience; associate degree in engineering, construction management, business, accounting, math, or a related field and 5+ years of job-relevant experience; or high school diploma/GED and 7+ years of job-relevant experience.
Effective verbal and written communication with people at all levels inside and outside the corporation.
Written and verbal communication and advocacy skills to present project and research results and engage persuasively with all levels of the business unit.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify key issues among alternatives and recommend optimal solutions.
Ability to develop and coordinate cross-functional work groups and projects.
Working knowledge of financial and economic analysis, project management, and risk management.
Scheduler knowledge of design, construction, and program scheduling and cost and resource loading, including detailed WBS development, milestones, activity definition, logical sequences, durations, dependencies, interdependencies, and contingencies.
Understanding of schedule models and methods, schedule quality analysis, schedule strategy, schedule integration techniques, Monte Carlo analysis, and schedule performance analysis techniques.
Ability to apply project planning and implementation and/or continuous-improvement principles to achieve positive outcomes.
Ability to encourage open exchange of new ideas and alternatives to conventional approaches.
Ability to work in team and/or matrixed structures while supporting multiple clients.
Flexibility to work with shifting priorities and evolving responsibilities.
Availability to support emergency response assignments when needed.
May require physical ability to work in a power plant environment, including climbing stairs and working in hot or confined environments.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience working with Primavera, preferably P6.
PMP certification.
Power generation and utilities experience.

Responsibilities

Support project teams and scheduling personnel in developing project plans and translating them into project schedules.
Develop and analyze project schedules, including applicable CPM software implementation, time-impact and delay analysis, and review of periodic schedule updates.
Ensure the credibility of information contained in schedules.
Assist with preparing project time and/or cost claims.
Develop and record project schedule information and lessons learned.
Apply estimating, planning, and scheduling methodologies, techniques, tools, software, standards, and guidelines.
Ensure required planning and scheduling controls are implemented and maintained.
Contribute to continuous improvement through benchmarking and participation in industry scheduling organizations and their local or national chapters.
Develop master and detailed schedules, including milestones, detailed work breakdown structures, cost, labor, and equipment assignments, and resource leveling.
Monitor and update schedule progress and inform management of changes to projected outcomes.
Prepare schedule progress reports, trending charts, analyses, and forecasts for significant project activities.
Analyze effects on critical-path activities, identify project changes affecting the schedule, and develop recovery schedules and alternative courses of action.
Communicate and coordinate across cross-functional work groups, project teams, and multiple clients.
Support DTE emergency response to storms or other events affecting customer service.