Project Scheduler & Controller

Leidos•Seattle, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler & Controller to join our Strategic Project Consulting team within our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will support a large electric utility client in the Pacific Northwestern US. As a project controller, you'll play a key role in driving creative Project Management Solutions for Leidos' utility client, providing support to the PMO group for project scheduling and controls functions. The position will focus largely on construction scheduling, work planning, and project tracking. At times, the position will also need to be able to help with and maintain project forecasts and material tracking.

Requirements

Mid-Level: 4-7 years of relevant project scheduling experience
Senior-Level: 7-10 years of relevant project scheduling experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a closely related discipline is required
Demonstrated experience working with scheduling software such as MS Project
Must have the capability to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts on project tasks
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills; Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task effectively
Ability to report to downtown Seattle office on a hybrid work schedule, and ability to travel to project sites as needed (likely ~5-10%)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electric power infrastructure projects and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services
Experience working with US electric utilities
Strong attention to detail, particularly with complex documents, forecasts, and project information.
Comfort learning and using a variety of software and systems, such as UI Planner, SmartSheet, and budgeting/financial software.
Flexibility and adaptability, as the role may initially focus on one area of work and evolve based on the needs and priorities of the organization.
Ability to learn processes and work across different types of projects and information as needs arise.

Responsibilities

Developing, maintaining and driving engineering and construction schedules for various projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utility client
Work with Project Management using earned value management techniques to ensure that schedule and costs are aligned, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits
Partner closely with Project Management, Engineering Leads, Managers, Construction teams, and other client stakeholders to track and execute client deliverables
Develop and produce schedule weekly/monthly project control reports for client and internal management review: which includes resource loading analysis and schedules, critical path items and risk analysis
Interfacing directly with the client on a daily basis to report progress, schedule and risks across a portfolio of electric utility projects
Assist the project manager with the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking
Supporting project teams with material tracking